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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,521.79, 18,660.14 and 7,553.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,521.79, 18,660.14 and 7,553.71 is: 10,424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,521.79 : 18,660.14 = 7,553.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,521.79/18,660.14 = 7,553.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,521.79x = 18,660.14 × 7,553.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,521.79x = 140,953,286.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,953,286.12/13,521.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,424.16

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