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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.64, 18,596.36 and 7,507.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.64, 18,596.36 and 7,507.26 is: 10,360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.64 : 18,596.36 = 7,507.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.64/18,596.36 = 7,507.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.64x = 18,596.36 × 7,507.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.64x = 139,607,709.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,607,709.57/13,475.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,360.01

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