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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,444.99, 18,553.79 and 7,394.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,444.99, 18,553.79 and 7,394.95 is: 10,204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,444.99 : 18,553.79 = 7,394.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,444.99/18,553.79 = 7,394.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,444.99x = 18,553.79 × 7,394.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,444.99x = 137,204,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,204,391.04/13,444.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,204.87

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