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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,499.75, 18,627.94 and 7,531.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,499.75, 18,627.94 and 7,531.67 is: 10,392.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,499.75 : 18,627.94 = 7,531.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,499.75/18,627.94 = 7,531.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,499.75x = 18,627.94 × 7,531.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,499.75x = 140,299,496.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,299,496.86/13,499.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,392.75

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