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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,588.64, 18,751.24 and 7,619.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,588.64, 18,751.24 and 7,619.50 is: 10,514.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,588.64 : 18,751.24 = 7,619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,588.64/18,751.24 = 7,619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,588.64x = 18,751.24 × 7,619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,588.64x = 142,875,073.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,875,073.18/13,588.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,514.30

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