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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,442.91, 18,550.80 and 7,474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,442.91, 18,550.80 and 7,474.56 is: 10,314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,442.91 : 18,550.80 = 7,474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,442.91/18,550.80 = 7,474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,442.91x = 18,550.80 × 7,474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,442.91x = 138,659,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,659,067.65/13,442.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,314.66

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