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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,573.52, 18,732.83 and 7,606.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,573.52, 18,732.83 and 7,606.25 is: 10,497.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,573.52 : 18,732.83 = 7,606.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,573.52/18,732.83 = 7,606.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,573.52x = 18,732.83 × 7,606.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,573.52x = 142,486,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,486,456.49/13,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.39

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