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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,571.69, 18,728.33 and 7,906.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,571.69, 18,728.33 and 7,906.59 is: 10,910.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,571.69 : 18,728.33 = 7,906.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,571.69/18,728.33 = 7,906.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,571.69x = 18,728.33 × 7,906.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,571.69x = 148,077,187.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,077,187.16/13,571.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.74

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