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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,503.59, 18,635.31 and 7,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,503.59, 18,635.31 and 7,535.24 is: 10,398.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,503.59 : 18,635.31 = 7,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,503.59/18,635.31 = 7,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,503.59x = 18,635.31 × 7,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,503.59x = 140,421,440.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,421,440.15/13,503.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,398.83

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