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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,565.98, 18,720.62 and 7,515.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,565.98, 18,720.62 and 7,515.97 is: 10,371.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,565.98 : 18,720.62 = 7,515.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,565.98/18,720.62 = 7,515.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,565.98x = 18,720.62 × 7,515.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,565.98x = 140,703,562.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,703,562.10/13,565.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,371.79

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