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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,525.41, 18,666.36 and 7,557.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,525.41, 18,666.36 and 7,557.48 is: 10,430.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,525.41 : 18,666.36 = 7,557.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,525.41/18,666.36 = 7,557.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,525.41x = 18,666.36 × 7,557.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,525.41x = 141,070,642.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,070,642.37/13,525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.05

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