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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,444.96, 18,552.70 and 7,476.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,444.96, 18,552.70 and 7,476.02 is: 10,316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,444.96 : 18,552.70 = 7,476.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,444.96/18,552.70 = 7,476.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,444.96x = 18,552.70 × 7,476.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,444.96x = 138,700,356.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,700,356.25/13,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.16

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