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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,522.72, 18,663.12 and 7,934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,522.72, 18,663.12 and 7,934.24 is: 10,950.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,522.72 : 18,663.12 = 7,934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,522.72/18,663.12 = 7,934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,522.72x = 18,663.12 × 7,934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,522.72x = 148,077,673.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,077,673.23/13,522.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.29

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