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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,541.91, 18,687.50 and 7,492.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,541.91, 18,687.50 and 7,492.38 is: 10,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,541.91 : 18,687.50 = 7,492.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,541.91/18,687.50 = 7,492.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,541.91x = 18,687.50 × 7,492.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,541.91x = 140,013,813.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,013,813.79/13,541.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,339.30

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