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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,569.65, 18,726 and 7,601.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,569.65, 18,726 and 7,601.37 is: 10,489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,569.65 : 18,726 = 7,601.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,569.65/18,726 = 7,601.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,569.65x = 18,726 × 7,601.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,569.65x = 142,343,254.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,343,254.62/13,569.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.83

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