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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.59, 18,596.28 and 7,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.59, 18,596.28 and 7,507.20 is: 10,359.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.59 : 18,596.28 = 7,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.59/18,596.28 = 7,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.59x = 18,596.28 × 7,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.59x = 139,605,993.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,605,993.22/13,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,359.92

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