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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.97, 18,298.62 and 7,594.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.97, 18,298.62 and 7,594.74 is: 10,480.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.97 : 18,298.62 = 7,594.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.97/18,298.62 = 7,594.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.97x = 18,298.62 × 7,594.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.97x = 138,973,261.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,973,261.26/13,259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,480.66

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