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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,529.79, 18,671.22 and 7,561.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,529.79, 18,671.22 and 7,561.71 is: 10,435.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,529.79 : 18,671.22 = 7,561.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,529.79/18,671.22 = 7,561.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,529.79x = 18,671.22 × 7,561.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,529.79x = 141,186,350.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,186,350.99/13,529.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.22

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