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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.18, 18,553.98 and 7,476.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.18, 18,553.98 and 7,476.74 is: 10,317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.18 : 18,553.98 = 7,476.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.18/18,553.98 = 7,476.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.18x = 18,553.98 × 7,476.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.18x = 138,723,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,723,284.43/13,445.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.70

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