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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,444.29, 18,552.62 and 7,394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,444.29, 18,552.62 and 7,394.48 is: 10,204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,444.29 : 18,552.62 = 7,394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,444.29/18,552.62 = 7,394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,444.29x = 18,552.62 × 7,394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,444.29x = 137,186,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,186,847.80/13,444.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,204.10

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