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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,225.96, 18,255.54 and 7,563.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,225.96, 18,255.54 and 7,563.70 is: 10,440.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,225.96 : 18,255.54 = 7,563.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,225.96/18,255.54 = 7,563.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,225.96x = 18,255.54 × 7,563.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,225.96x = 138,079,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,079,427.90/13,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,440.03

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