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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,217.61, 18,240.42 and 7,553.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,217.61, 18,240.42 and 7,553.10 is: 10,423.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,217.61 : 18,240.42 = 7,553.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,217.61/18,240.42 = 7,553.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,217.61x = 18,240.42 × 7,553.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,217.61x = 137,771,716.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,771,716.30/13,217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,423.35

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