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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,493.54, 18,621.11 and 7,525.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,493.54, 18,621.11 and 7,525.59 is: 10,385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,493.54 : 18,621.11 = 7,525.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,493.54/18,621.11 = 7,525.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,493.54x = 18,621.11 × 7,525.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,493.54x = 140,134,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,134,858.02/13,493.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,385.33

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