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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.61, 18,554.73 and 7,476.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.61, 18,554.73 and 7,476.54 is: 10,317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.61 : 18,554.73 = 7,476.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.61/18,554.73 = 7,476.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.61x = 18,554.73 × 7,476.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.61x = 138,725,181.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,725,181.03/13,445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.51

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