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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,571.78, 18,728.16 and 7,603.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,571.78, 18,728.16 and 7,603.43 is: 10,492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,571.78 : 18,728.16 = 7,603.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,571.78/18,728.16 = 7,603.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,571.78x = 18,728.16 × 7,603.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,571.78x = 142,398,253.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,398,253.59/13,571.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.23

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