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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,256.41, 18,297.22 and 7,592.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,256.41, 18,297.22 and 7,592.99 is: 10,480.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,256.41 : 18,297.22 = 7,592.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,256.41/18,297.22 = 7,592.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,256.41x = 18,297.22 × 7,592.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,256.41x = 138,930,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,930,593.82/13,256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,480.26

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