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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,149.76, 18,150.72 and 7,564.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,149.76, 18,150.72 and 7,564.48 is: 10,441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,149.76 : 18,150.72 = 7,564.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,149.76/18,150.72 = 7,564.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,149.76x = 18,150.72 × 7,564.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,149.76x = 137,300,758.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,300,758.43/13,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.31

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