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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,444.38, 18,552.36 and 7,475.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,444.38, 18,552.36 and 7,475.83 is: 10,316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,444.38 : 18,552.36 = 7,475.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,444.38/18,552.36 = 7,475.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,444.38x = 18,552.36 × 7,475.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,444.38x = 138,694,289.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,694,289.46/13,444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.15

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