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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.68, 18,553 and 7,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.68, 18,553 and 7,477.40 is: 10,317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.68 : 18,553 = 7,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.68/18,553 = 7,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.68x = 18,553 × 7,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.68x = 138,728,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,728,202.20/13,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.68

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