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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,444.77, 18,552.03 and 7,475.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,444.77, 18,552.03 and 7,475.25 is: 10,314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,444.77 : 18,552.03 = 7,475.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,444.77/18,552.03 = 7,475.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,444.77x = 18,552.03 × 7,475.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,444.77x = 138,681,062.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,681,062.26/13,444.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,314.87

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