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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,496.69, 18,625.22 and 7,528.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,496.69, 18,625.22 and 7,528.21 is: 10,388.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,496.69 : 18,625.22 = 7,528.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,496.69/18,625.22 = 7,528.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,496.69x = 18,625.22 × 7,528.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,496.69x = 140,214,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,214,511.48/13,496.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,388.81

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