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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,560.99, 18,714.19 and 7,592.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,560.99, 18,714.19 and 7,592.91 is: 10,478.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,560.99 : 18,714.19 = 7,592.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,560.99/18,714.19 = 7,592.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,560.99x = 18,714.19 × 7,592.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,560.99x = 142,095,085.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,095,085.47/13,560.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,478.23

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