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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,496.27, 18,624.89 and 7,529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,496.27, 18,624.89 and 7,529.18 is: 10,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,496.27 : 18,624.89 = 7,529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,496.27/18,624.89 = 7,529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,496.27x = 18,624.89 × 7,529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,496.27x = 140,230,074.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,230,074.99/13,496.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,390.29

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