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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,592.69, 18,758.87 and 7,543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,592.69, 18,758.87 and 7,543.24 is: 10,410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,592.69 : 18,758.87 = 7,543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,592.69/18,758.87 = 7,543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,592.69x = 18,758.87 × 7,543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,592.69x = 141,502,750.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,502,750.16/13,592.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,410.21

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