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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,477.20, 18,596.32 and 7,507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,477.20, 18,596.32 and 7,507.52 is: 10,359.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,477.20 : 18,596.32 = 7,507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,477.20/18,596.32 = 7,507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,477.20x = 18,596.32 × 7,507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,477.20x = 139,612,244.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,612,244.33/13,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,359.14

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