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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,555.67, 18,706.64 and 7,587.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,555.67, 18,706.64 and 7,587.34 is: 10,470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,555.67 : 18,706.64 = 7,587.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,555.67/18,706.64 = 7,587.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,555.67x = 18,706.64 × 7,587.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,555.67x = 141,933,544.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,933,544.40/13,555.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,470.42

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