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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,444.66, 18,551.64 and 7,476.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,444.66, 18,551.64 and 7,476.40 is: 10,316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,444.66 : 18,551.64 = 7,476.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,444.66/18,551.64 = 7,476.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,444.66x = 18,551.64 × 7,476.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,444.66x = 138,699,481.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,699,481.30/13,444.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.32

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