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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,444.33, 18,552.41 and 7,475.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,444.33, 18,552.41 and 7,475.87 is: 10,316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,444.33 : 18,552.41 = 7,475.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,444.33/18,552.41 = 7,475.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,444.33x = 18,552.41 × 7,475.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,444.33x = 138,695,386.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,695,386.83/13,444.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.27

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