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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,560.42, 18,711.22 and 7,592.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,560.42, 18,711.22 and 7,592.34 is: 10,476.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,560.42 : 18,711.22 = 7,592.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,560.42/18,711.22 = 7,592.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,560.42x = 18,711.22 × 7,592.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,560.42x = 142,061,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,061,944.05/13,560.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,476.22

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