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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,588.59, 18,754.23 and 7,620.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,588.59, 18,754.23 and 7,620.93 is: 10,517.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,588.59 : 18,754.23 = 7,620.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,588.59/18,754.23 = 7,620.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,588.59x = 18,754.23 × 7,620.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,588.59x = 142,924,674.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,924,674.03/13,588.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,517.99

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