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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,412.22, 18,508.51 and 7,443.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,412.22, 18,508.51 and 7,443.74 is: 10,272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,412.22 : 18,508.51 = 7,443.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,412.22/18,508.51 = 7,443.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,412.22x = 18,508.51 × 7,443.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,412.22x = 137,772,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,772,452.99/13,412.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.16

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