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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,443.65, 18,551.42 and 7,475.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,443.65, 18,551.42 and 7,475.10 is: 10,315.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,443.65 : 18,551.42 = 7,475.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,443.65/18,551.42 = 7,475.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,443.65x = 18,551.42 × 7,475.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,443.65x = 138,673,682.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,673,682.27/13,443.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.18

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