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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,479.64, 18,601.07 and 7,510.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,479.64, 18,601.07 and 7,510.23 is: 10,363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,479.64 : 18,601.07 = 7,510.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,479.64/18,601.07 = 7,510.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,479.64x = 18,601.07 × 7,510.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,479.64x = 139,698,276.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,698,276.39/13,479.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,363.65

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