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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,545.95, 18,692.68 and 7,495.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,545.95, 18,692.68 and 7,495.92 is: 10,343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,545.95 : 18,692.68 = 7,495.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,545.95/18,692.68 = 7,495.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,545.95x = 18,692.68 × 7,495.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,545.95x = 140,118,880.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,118,880.60/13,545.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,343.97

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