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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,269.76, 18,312.94 and 7,605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,269.76, 18,312.94 and 7,605.16 is: 10,495.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,269.76 : 18,312.94 = 7,605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,269.76/18,312.94 = 7,605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,269.76x = 18,312.94 × 7,605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,269.76x = 139,272,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,272,773.98/13,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.50

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