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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.02, 18,553.74 and 7,476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.02, 18,553.74 and 7,476.28 is: 10,317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.02 : 18,553.74 = 7,476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.02/18,553.74 = 7,476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.02x = 18,553.74 × 7,476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.02x = 138,712,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,712,955.29/13,445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.05

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