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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,588.97, 18,753.59 and 7,620.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,588.97, 18,753.59 and 7,620.97 is: 10,517.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,588.97 : 18,753.59 = 7,620.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,588.97/18,753.59 = 7,620.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,588.97x = 18,753.59 × 7,620.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,588.97x = 142,920,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,920,546.78/13,588.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,517.39

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