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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,443.19, 18,550.54 and 7,474.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,443.19, 18,550.54 and 7,474.49 is: 10,314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,443.19 : 18,550.54 = 7,474.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,443.19/18,550.54 = 7,474.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,443.19x = 18,550.54 × 7,474.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,443.19x = 138,655,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,655,825.72/13,443.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,314.21

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