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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,571.23, 18,729.45 and 7,602.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,571.23, 18,729.45 and 7,602.82 is: 10,492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,571.23 : 18,729.45 = 7,602.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,571.23/18,729.45 = 7,602.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,571.23x = 18,729.45 × 7,602.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,571.23x = 142,396,637.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,396,637.05/13,571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.54

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