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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,447.94, 18,557.68 and 7,479.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,447.94, 18,557.68 and 7,479.48 is: 10,321.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,447.94 : 18,557.68 = 7,479.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,447.94/18,557.68 = 7,479.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,447.94x = 18,557.68 × 7,479.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,447.94x = 138,801,796.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,801,796.41/13,447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,321.42

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