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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,449.11, 18,560.69 and 7,481.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,449.11, 18,560.69 and 7,481.33 is: 10,324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,449.11 : 18,560.69 = 7,481.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,449.11/18,560.69 = 7,481.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,449.11x = 18,560.69 × 7,481.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,449.11x = 138,858,646.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,858,646.92/13,449.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,324.75

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