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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,590.64, 18,753.98 and 7,621.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,590.64, 18,753.98 and 7,621.48 is: 10,517.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,590.64 : 18,753.98 = 7,621.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,590.64/18,753.98 = 7,621.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,590.64x = 18,753.98 × 7,621.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,590.64x = 142,933,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,933,083.49/13,590.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,517.02

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