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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,448.64, 18,558.85 and 7,480.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,448.64, 18,558.85 and 7,480.18 is: 10,322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,448.64 : 18,558.85 = 7,480.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,448.64/18,558.85 = 7,480.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,448.64x = 18,558.85 × 7,480.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,448.64x = 138,823,538.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,823,538.59/13,448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,322.50

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