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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.29, 18,553.99 and 7,395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.29, 18,553.99 and 7,395.48 is: 10,205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.29 : 18,553.99 = 7,395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.29/18,553.99 = 7,395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.29x = 18,553.99 × 7,395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.29x = 137,215,661.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,215,661.97/13,445.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,205.48

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