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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,438.22, 18,544.37 and 7,469.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,438.22, 18,544.37 and 7,469.73 is: 10,308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,438.22 : 18,544.37 = 7,469.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,438.22/18,544.37 = 7,469.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,438.22x = 18,544.37 × 7,469.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,438.22x = 138,521,399.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,521,399.57/13,438.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.02

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