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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,439.54, 18,547.69 and 7,471.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,439.54, 18,547.69 and 7,471.77 is: 10,311.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,439.54 : 18,547.69 = 7,471.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,439.54/18,547.69 = 7,471.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,439.54x = 18,547.69 × 7,471.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,439.54x = 138,584,013.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,584,013.50/13,439.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,311.66

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