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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,571.91, 18,729.27 and 7,603.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,571.91, 18,729.27 and 7,603.92 is: 10,493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,571.91 : 18,729.27 = 7,603.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,571.91/18,729.27 = 7,603.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,571.91x = 18,729.27 × 7,603.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,571.91x = 142,415,870.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,415,870.74/13,571.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.43

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