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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,439.76, 18,546.39 and 7,471.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,439.76, 18,546.39 and 7,471.68 is: 10,310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,439.76 : 18,546.39 = 7,471.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,439.76/18,546.39 = 7,471.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,439.76x = 18,546.39 × 7,471.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,439.76x = 138,572,691.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,572,691.24/13,439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,310.65

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