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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,452.40, 18,564.06 and 7,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,452.40, 18,564.06 and 7,483.96 is: 10,327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,452.40 : 18,564.06 = 7,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,452.40/18,564.06 = 7,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,452.40x = 18,564.06 × 7,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,452.40x = 138,932,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,932,682.48/13,452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,327.72

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