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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.18, 18,596.31 and 7,506.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.18, 18,596.31 and 7,506.84 is: 10,359.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.18 : 18,596.31 = 7,506.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.18/18,596.31 = 7,506.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.18x = 18,596.31 × 7,506.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.18x = 139,599,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,599,607.57/13,475.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,359.76

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