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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,474.23, 18,591.98 and 7,505.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,474.23, 18,591.98 and 7,505.75 is: 10,356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,474.23 : 18,591.98 = 7,505.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,474.23/18,591.98 = 7,505.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,474.23x = 18,591.98 × 7,505.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,474.23x = 139,546,623.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,546,623.40/13,474.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,356.56

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