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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,444.02, 18,552.36 and 7,475.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,444.02, 18,552.36 and 7,475.28 is: 10,315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,444.02 : 18,552.36 = 7,475.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,444.02/18,552.36 = 7,475.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,444.02x = 18,552.36 × 7,475.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,444.02x = 138,684,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,684,085.66/13,444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.67

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