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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,506.21, 18,638.98 and 7,537.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,506.21, 18,638.98 and 7,537.73 is: 10,402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,506.21 : 18,638.98 = 7,537.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,506.21/18,638.98 = 7,537.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,506.21x = 18,638.98 × 7,537.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,506.21x = 140,495,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,495,486.68/13,506.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,402.29

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