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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,417.72, 18,514.98 and 7,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,417.72, 18,514.98 and 7,675.24 is: 10,590.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,417.72 : 18,514.98 = 7,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,417.72/18,514.98 = 7,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,417.72x = 18,514.98 × 7,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,417.72x = 142,106,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,106,915.10/13,417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,590.99

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