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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,446.38, 18,554.58 and 7,477.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,446.38, 18,554.58 and 7,477.09 is: 10,317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,446.38 : 18,554.58 = 7,477.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,446.38/18,554.58 = 7,477.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,446.38x = 18,554.58 × 7,477.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,446.38x = 138,734,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,734,171.80/13,446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.59

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