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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,491.76, 18,619.12 and 7,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,491.76, 18,619.12 and 7,524.72 is: 10,384.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,491.76 : 18,619.12 = 7,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,491.76/18,619.12 = 7,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,491.76x = 18,619.12 × 7,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,491.76x = 140,103,664.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,103,664.65/13,491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.39

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