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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,571.52, 18,729.72 and 7,603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,571.52, 18,729.72 and 7,603.44 is: 10,493.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,571.52 : 18,729.72 = 7,603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,571.52/18,729.72 = 7,603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,571.52x = 18,729.72 × 7,603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,571.52x = 142,410,302.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,410,302.24/13,571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.32

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