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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,254.99, 18,295.04 and 7,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,254.99, 18,295.04 and 7,593 is: 10,480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,254.99 : 18,295.04 = 7,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,254.99/18,295.04 = 7,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,254.99x = 18,295.04 × 7,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,254.99x = 138,914,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,914,238.72/13,254.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,480.15

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