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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.68, 18,555.36 and 7,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.68, 18,555.36 and 7,477.60 is: 10,319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.68 : 18,555.36 = 7,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.68/18,555.36 = 7,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.68x = 18,555.36 × 7,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.68x = 138,749,559.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,749,559.94/13,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,319.27

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