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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,571.73, 18,730.14 and 7,603.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,571.73, 18,730.14 and 7,603.32 is: 10,493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,571.73 : 18,730.14 = 7,603.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,571.73/18,730.14 = 7,603.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,571.73x = 18,730.14 × 7,603.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,571.73x = 142,411,248.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,411,248.06/13,571.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.23

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