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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,465.94, 18,581.98 and 7,496.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,465.94, 18,581.98 and 7,496.46 is: 10,344.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,465.94 : 18,581.98 = 7,496.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,465.94/18,581.98 = 7,496.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,465.94x = 18,581.98 × 7,496.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,465.94x = 139,298,994.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,298,994.73/13,465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,344.54

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