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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,226.68, 18,253.82 and 7,561.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,226.68, 18,253.82 and 7,561.65 is: 10,435.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,226.68 : 18,253.82 = 7,561.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,226.68/18,253.82 = 7,561.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,226.68x = 18,253.82 × 7,561.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,226.68x = 138,028,998.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,028,998.00/13,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.65

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