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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,439.98, 18,547.50 and 7,471.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,439.98, 18,547.50 and 7,471.90 is: 10,311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,439.98 : 18,547.50 = 7,471.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,439.98/18,547.50 = 7,471.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,439.98x = 18,547.50 × 7,471.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,439.98x = 138,585,065.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,585,065.25/13,439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,311.40

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