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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,560.03, 18,711.90 and 7,591.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,560.03, 18,711.90 and 7,591.68 is: 10,475.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,560.03 : 18,711.90 = 7,591.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,560.03/18,711.90 = 7,591.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,560.03x = 18,711.90 × 7,591.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,560.03x = 142,054,756.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,054,756.99/13,560.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.99

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