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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,423.69, 18,525.50 and 7,759.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,423.69, 18,525.50 and 7,759.45 is: 10,708.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,423.69 : 18,525.50 = 7,759.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,423.69/18,525.50 = 7,759.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,423.69x = 18,525.50 × 7,759.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,423.69x = 143,747,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,747,690.98/13,423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,708.51

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