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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.27, 18,552.72 and 7,475.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.27, 18,552.72 and 7,475.75 is: 10,315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.27 : 18,552.72 = 7,475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.27/18,552.72 = 7,475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.27x = 18,552.72 × 7,475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.27x = 138,695,496.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,695,496.54/13,445.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,315.56

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