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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,493.66, 18,621.28 and 7,525.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,493.66, 18,621.28 and 7,525.71 is: 10,385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,493.66 : 18,621.28 = 7,525.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,493.66/18,621.28 = 7,525.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,493.66x = 18,621.28 × 7,525.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,493.66x = 140,138,362.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,138,362.52/13,493.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,385.50

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