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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,244.94, 18,277.98 and 7,579.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,244.94, 18,277.98 and 7,579.68 is: 10,459.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244.94 : 18,277.98 = 7,579.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244.94/18,277.98 = 7,579.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244.94x = 18,277.98 × 7,579.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244.94x = 138,541,239.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,541,239.45/13,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,459.94

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