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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,591.67, 18,756.63 and 7,542.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,591.67, 18,756.63 and 7,542.05 is: 10,408.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,591.67 : 18,756.63 = 7,542.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,591.67/18,756.63 = 7,542.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,591.67x = 18,756.63 × 7,542.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,591.67x = 141,463,347.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,463,347.51/13,591.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,408.10

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