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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,599.99, 18,768.96 and 7,550.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,599.99, 18,768.96 and 7,550.55 is: 10,420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,599.99 : 18,768.96 = 7,550.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,599.99/18,768.96 = 7,550.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,599.99x = 18,768.96 × 7,550.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,599.99x = 141,715,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,715,970.93/13,599.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,420.30

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