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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,495.83, 18,624.27 and 7,527.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,495.83, 18,624.27 and 7,527.88 is: 10,388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,495.83 : 18,624.27 = 7,527.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,495.83/18,624.27 = 7,527.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,495.83x = 18,624.27 × 7,527.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,495.83x = 140,201,269.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,201,269.65/13,495.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,388.49

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