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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,586.79, 18,750.24 and 7,618.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,586.79, 18,750.24 and 7,618.53 is: 10,513.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,586.79 : 18,750.24 = 7,618.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,586.79/18,750.24 = 7,618.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,586.79x = 18,750.24 × 7,618.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,586.79x = 142,849,265.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,849,265.95/13,586.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,513.83

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