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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,571.32, 18,729.12 and 7,604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,571.32, 18,729.12 and 7,604.32 is: 10,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,571.32 : 18,729.12 = 7,604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,571.32/18,729.12 = 7,604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,571.32x = 18,729.12 × 7,604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,571.32x = 142,422,221.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,422,221.80/13,571.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.35

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