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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,483.54, 18,607.92 and 7,515.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,483.54, 18,607.92 and 7,515.25 is: 10,371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,483.54 : 18,607.92 = 7,515.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,483.54/18,607.92 = 7,515.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,483.54x = 18,607.92 × 7,515.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,483.54x = 139,843,170.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,843,170.78/13,483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,371.40

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