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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,560.34, 18,712.92 and 7,591.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,560.34, 18,712.92 and 7,591.54 is: 10,476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,560.34 : 18,712.92 = 7,591.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,560.34/18,712.92 = 7,591.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,560.34x = 18,712.92 × 7,591.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,560.34x = 142,059,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,059,880.70/13,560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,476.13

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