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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,443.23, 18,551.73 and 7,475.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,443.23, 18,551.73 and 7,475.46 is: 10,316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,443.23 : 18,551.73 = 7,475.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,443.23/18,551.73 = 7,475.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,443.23x = 18,551.73 × 7,475.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,443.23x = 138,682,674.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,682,674.01/13,443.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.17

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