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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,589.51, 18,754.34 and 7,621.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,589.51, 18,754.34 and 7,621.53 is: 10,518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,589.51 : 18,754.34 = 7,621.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,589.51/18,754.34 = 7,621.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,589.51x = 18,754.34 × 7,621.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,589.51x = 142,936,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,936,656.50/13,589.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,518.17

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