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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,256.13, 18,293.93 and 7,591.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,256.13, 18,293.93 and 7,591.89 is: 10,477.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,256.13 : 18,293.93 = 7,591.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,256.13/18,293.93 = 7,591.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,256.13x = 18,293.93 × 7,591.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,256.13x = 138,885,504.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,885,504.23/13,256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,477.08

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