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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,289.78, 18,339.99 and 7,624.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,289.78, 18,339.99 and 7,624.78 is: 10,522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,289.78 : 18,339.99 = 7,624.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,289.78/18,339.99 = 7,624.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,289.78x = 18,339.99 × 7,624.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,289.78x = 139,838,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,838,388.95/13,289.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,522.25

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