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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,572.87, 18,730.33 and 7,604.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,572.87, 18,730.33 and 7,604.49 is: 10,494.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,572.87 : 18,730.33 = 7,604.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,572.87/18,730.33 = 7,604.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,572.87x = 18,730.33 × 7,604.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,572.87x = 142,434,607.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,434,607.18/13,572.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,494.07

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