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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,567.79, 18,723.64 and 7,599.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,567.79, 18,723.64 and 7,599.46 is: 10,487.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,567.79 : 18,723.64 = 7,599.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,567.79/18,723.64 = 7,599.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,567.79x = 18,723.64 × 7,599.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,567.79x = 142,289,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,289,553.23/13,567.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,487.31

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