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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.89, 18,554.74 and 7,478.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.89, 18,554.74 and 7,478.11 is: 10,319.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.89 : 18,554.74 = 7,478.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.89/18,554.74 = 7,478.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.89x = 18,554.74 × 7,478.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.89x = 138,754,349.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,754,349.35/13,445.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,319.47

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