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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,621.74, 18,797.94 and 7,571.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,621.74, 18,797.94 and 7,571.94 is: 10,449.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,621.74 : 18,797.94 = 7,571.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,621.74/18,797.94 = 7,571.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,621.74x = 18,797.94 × 7,571.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,621.74x = 142,336,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,336,873.80/13,621.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,449.24

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