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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,553.78, 18,704.58 and 7,586.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,553.78, 18,704.58 and 7,586.48 is: 10,469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,553.78 : 18,704.58 = 7,586.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,553.78/18,704.58 = 7,586.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,553.78x = 18,704.58 × 7,586.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,553.78x = 141,901,922.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,901,922.08/13,553.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,469.55

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