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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,443.41, 18,551.49 and 7,475.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,443.41, 18,551.49 and 7,475.06 is: 10,315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,443.41 : 18,551.49 = 7,475.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,443.41/18,551.49 = 7,475.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,443.41x = 18,551.49 × 7,475.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,443.41x = 138,673,500.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,673,500.84/13,443.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.35

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