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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,483.59, 18,607.16 and 7,515.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,483.59, 18,607.16 and 7,515.24 is: 10,370.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,483.59 : 18,607.16 = 7,515.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,483.59/18,607.16 = 7,515.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,483.59x = 18,607.16 × 7,515.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,483.59x = 139,837,222.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,837,222.13/13,483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,370.92

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