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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.52, 18,293.76 and 7,666.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.52, 18,293.76 and 7,666.56 is: 10,577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.52 : 18,293.76 = 7,666.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.52/18,293.76 = 7,666.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.52x = 18,293.76 × 7,666.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.52x = 140,250,208.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,250,208.67/13,259.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,577.32

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