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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,511.61, 18,645.24 and 7,543.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,511.61, 18,645.24 and 7,543.65 is: 10,409.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,511.61 : 18,645.24 = 7,543.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,511.61/18,645.24 = 7,543.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,511.61x = 18,645.24 × 7,543.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,511.61x = 140,653,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,653,220.50/13,511.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,409.80

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