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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,442.95, 18,551.28 and 7,474.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,442.95, 18,551.28 and 7,474.61 is: 10,314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,442.95 : 18,551.28 = 7,474.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,442.95/18,551.28 = 7,474.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,442.95x = 18,551.28 × 7,474.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,442.95x = 138,663,657.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,663,657.41/13,442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,314.97

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