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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,465.08, 18,579.60 and 7,496.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,465.08, 18,579.60 and 7,496.60 is: 10,344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,465.08 : 18,579.60 = 7,496.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,465.08/18,579.60 = 7,496.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,465.08x = 18,579.60 × 7,496.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,465.08x = 139,283,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,283,829.36/13,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,344.08

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