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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,565.58, 18,722.10 and 7,596.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,565.58, 18,722.10 and 7,596.09 is: 10,483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,565.58 : 18,722.10 = 7,596.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,565.58/18,722.10 = 7,596.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,565.58x = 18,722.10 × 7,596.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,565.58x = 142,214,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,214,756.59/13,565.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,483.50

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