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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,445.97, 18,553.26 and 7,477.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,445.97, 18,553.26 and 7,477.48 is: 10,317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,445.97 : 18,553.26 = 7,477.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,445.97/18,553.26 = 7,477.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,445.97x = 18,553.26 × 7,477.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,445.97x = 138,731,630.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,731,630.58/13,445.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.71

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