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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,557.67, 18,709.40 and 7,589.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,557.67, 18,709.40 and 7,589.34 is: 10,473.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,557.67 : 18,709.40 = 7,589.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,557.67/18,709.40 = 7,589.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,557.67x = 18,709.40 × 7,589.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,557.67x = 141,991,997.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,991,997.80/13,557.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,473.19

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