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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,443.54, 18,552.70 and 7,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,443.54, 18,552.70 and 7,475.76 is: 10,316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,443.54 : 18,552.70 = 7,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,443.54/18,552.70 = 7,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,443.54x = 18,552.70 × 7,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,443.54x = 138,695,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,695,499.85/13,443.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.89

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