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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,590.15, 18,755.97 and 9,052.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,590.15, 18,755.97 and 9,052.59 is: 12,493.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,590.15 : 18,755.97 = 9,052.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,590.15/18,755.97 = 9,052.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,590.15x = 18,755.97 × 9,052.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,590.15x = 169,790,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,790,106.46/13,590.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.62

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