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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,592.94, 18,759.51 and 7,929.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,592.94, 18,759.51 and 7,929.51 is: 10,943.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,592.94 : 18,759.51 = 7,929.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,592.94/18,759.51 = 7,929.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,592.94x = 18,759.51 × 7,929.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,592.94x = 148,753,722.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,753,722.14/13,592.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,943.45

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