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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,447.26, 18,556.97 and 7,478.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,447.26, 18,556.97 and 7,478.89 is: 10,320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,447.26 : 18,556.97 = 7,478.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,447.26/18,556.97 = 7,478.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,447.26x = 18,556.97 × 7,478.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,447.26x = 138,785,453.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,785,453.58/13,447.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,320.72

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