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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,525.62, 18,665.72 and 7,557.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,525.62, 18,665.72 and 7,557.94 is: 10,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,525.62 : 18,665.72 = 7,557.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,525.62/18,665.72 = 7,557.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,525.62x = 18,665.72 × 7,557.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,525.62x = 141,074,391.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,074,391.82/13,525.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.16

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