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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,498.96, 18,626.92 and 7,530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,498.96, 18,626.92 and 7,530.96 is: 10,391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,498.96 : 18,626.92 = 7,530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,498.96/18,626.92 = 7,530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,498.96x = 18,626.92 × 7,530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,498.96x = 140,278,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,278,589.44/13,498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,391.81

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