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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,555.22, 18,707.38 and 7,586.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,555.22, 18,707.38 and 7,586.81 is: 10,470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,555.22 : 18,707.38 = 7,586.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,555.22/18,707.38 = 7,586.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,555.22x = 18,707.38 × 7,586.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,555.22x = 141,929,225.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,929,225.15/13,555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,470.45

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