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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,561.20, 18,713.43 and 7,591.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,561.20, 18,713.43 and 7,591.50 is: 10,475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,561.20 : 18,713.43 = 7,591.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,561.20/18,713.43 = 7,591.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,561.20x = 18,713.43 × 7,591.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,561.20x = 142,063,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,063,003.85/13,561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.70

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