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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,449.63, 18,560.70 and 7,481.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,449.63, 18,560.70 and 7,481.55 is: 10,324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,449.63 : 18,560.70 = 7,481.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,449.63/18,560.70 = 7,481.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,449.63x = 18,560.70 × 7,481.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,449.63x = 138,862,805.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,862,805.09/13,449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,324.66

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