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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,521.71, 18,658.61 and 7,553.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,521.71, 18,658.61 and 7,553.25 is: 10,422.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,521.71 : 18,658.61 = 7,553.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,521.71/18,658.61 = 7,553.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,521.71x = 18,658.61 × 7,553.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,521.71x = 140,933,094.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,933,094.90/13,521.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,422.73

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