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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,256.60, 18,293.20 and 7,591.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,256.60, 18,293.20 and 7,591.39 is: 10,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,256.60 : 18,293.20 = 7,591.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,256.60/18,293.20 = 7,591.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,256.60x = 18,293.20 × 7,591.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,256.60x = 138,870,750.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,870,750.84/13,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.60

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