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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,475.72, 18,594.27 and 7,507.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,475.72, 18,594.27 and 7,507.23 is: 10,358.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,475.72 : 18,594.27 = 7,507.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,475.72/18,594.27 = 7,507.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,475.72x = 18,594.27 × 7,507.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,475.72x = 139,591,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,591,461.57/13,475.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,358.74

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