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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,444.55, 18,553.44 and 7,476.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,444.55, 18,553.44 and 7,476.77 is: 10,317.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,444.55 : 18,553.44 = 7,476.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,444.55/18,553.44 = 7,476.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,444.55x = 18,553.44 × 7,476.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,444.55x = 138,719,803.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,719,803.59/13,444.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.92

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