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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,437.48, 18,543.80 and 7,469.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,437.48, 18,543.80 and 7,469.71 is: 10,308.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,437.48 : 18,543.80 = 7,469.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,437.48/18,543.80 = 7,469.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,437.48x = 18,543.80 × 7,469.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,437.48x = 138,516,808.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,516,808.30/13,437.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.24

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