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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,465.41, 18,581.94 and 7,496.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,465.41, 18,581.94 and 7,496.96 is: 10,345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,465.41 : 18,581.94 = 7,496.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,465.41/18,581.94 = 7,496.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,465.41x = 18,581.94 × 7,496.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,465.41x = 139,307,967.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,307,967.99/13,465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,345.62

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