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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,615.94, 18,790.92 and 7,566.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,615.94, 18,790.92 and 7,566.89 is: 10,442.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,615.94 : 18,790.92 = 7,566.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,615.94/18,790.92 = 7,566.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,615.94x = 18,790.92 × 7,566.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,615.94x = 142,188,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,188,730.68/13,615.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,442.81

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