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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.78, 18,554.85 and 7,477.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.78, 18,554.85 and 7,477.43 is: 10,318.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.78 : 18,554.85 = 7,477.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.78/18,554.85 = 7,477.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.78x = 18,554.85 × 7,477.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.78x = 138,742,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,742,499.26/13,445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,318.67

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