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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.61, 18,555.06 and 7,477.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.61, 18,555.06 and 7,477.93 is: 10,319.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.61 : 18,555.06 = 7,477.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.61/18,555.06 = 7,477.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.61x = 18,555.06 × 7,477.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.61x = 138,753,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,753,439.83/13,445.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,319.61

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