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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,591.21, 18,756.81 and 7,623.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,591.21, 18,756.81 and 7,623.26 is: 10,520.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,591.21 : 18,756.81 = 7,623.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,591.21/18,756.81 = 7,623.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,591.21x = 18,756.81 × 7,623.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,591.21x = 142,988,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,988,100.02/13,591.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.63

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