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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,558.88, 18,709.68 and 7,590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,558.88, 18,709.68 and 7,590.88 is: 10,474.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,558.88 : 18,709.68 = 7,590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,558.88/18,709.68 = 7,590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,558.88x = 18,709.68 × 7,590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,558.88x = 142,022,935.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,022,935.72/13,558.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,474.53

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