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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.44, 18,553.97 and 7,476.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.44, 18,553.97 and 7,476.68 is: 10,317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.44 : 18,553.97 = 7,476.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.44/18,553.97 = 7,476.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.44x = 18,553.97 × 7,476.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.44x = 138,722,161.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,722,161.50/13,445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.42

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