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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,563.94, 18,718.66 and 7,595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,563.94, 18,718.66 and 7,595.76 is: 10,482.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,563.94 : 18,718.66 = 7,595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,563.94/18,718.66 = 7,595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,563.94x = 18,718.66 × 7,595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,563.94x = 142,182,448.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,182,448.88/13,563.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,482.39

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