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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,560.69, 18,715.71 and 7,592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,560.69, 18,715.71 and 7,592.74 is: 10,479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,560.69 : 18,715.71 = 7,592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,560.69/18,715.71 = 7,592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,560.69x = 18,715.71 × 7,592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,560.69x = 142,103,522.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,103,522.48/13,560.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,479.08

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