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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,519.91, 18,657.52 and 7,551.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,519.91, 18,657.52 and 7,551.81 is: 10,421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,519.91 : 18,657.52 = 7,551.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,519.91/18,657.52 = 7,551.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,519.91x = 18,657.52 × 7,551.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,519.91x = 140,898,027.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,898,027.23/13,519.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,421.52

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