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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,491.65, 18,617.60 and 7,522.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,491.65, 18,617.60 and 7,522.97 is: 10,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,491.65 : 18,617.60 = 7,522.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,491.65/18,617.60 = 7,522.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,491.65x = 18,617.60 × 7,522.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,491.65x = 140,059,553.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,059,553.18/13,491.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,381.20

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