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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,571.45, 18,728.21 and 7,603.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,571.45, 18,728.21 and 7,603.47 is: 10,492.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,571.45 : 18,728.21 = 7,603.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,571.45/18,728.21 = 7,603.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,571.45x = 18,728.21 × 7,603.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,571.45x = 142,399,401.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,399,401.90/13,571.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.57

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