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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,444.95, 18,554.46 and 7,476.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,444.95, 18,554.46 and 7,476.87 is: 10,318.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,444.95 : 18,554.46 = 7,476.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,444.95/18,554.46 = 7,476.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,444.95x = 18,554.46 × 7,476.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,444.95x = 138,729,247.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,729,247.96/13,444.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.32

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