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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,415.72, 18,511.72 and 7,447.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,415.72, 18,511.72 and 7,447.44 is: 10,276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,415.72 : 18,511.72 = 7,447.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,415.72/18,511.72 = 7,447.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,415.72x = 18,511.72 × 7,447.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,415.72x = 137,864,924.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,864,924.00/13,415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,276.37

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