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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,447.41, 18,557.26 and 7,479.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,447.41, 18,557.26 and 7,479.73 is: 10,321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,447.41 : 18,557.26 = 7,479.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,447.41/18,557.26 = 7,479.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,447.41x = 18,557.26 × 7,479.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,447.41x = 138,803,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,803,294.34/13,447.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,321.94

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