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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,414.33, 18,511.49 and 7,445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,414.33, 18,511.49 and 7,445.64 is: 10,274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,414.33 : 18,511.49 = 7,445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,414.33/18,511.49 = 7,445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,414.33x = 18,511.49 × 7,445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,414.33x = 137,829,890.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,829,890.40/13,414.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.82

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