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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,751.72, 20,610.26 and 7,498.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,751.72, 20,610.26 and 7,498.72 is: 11,238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,751.72 : 20,610.26 = 7,498.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,751.72/20,610.26 = 7,498.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,751.72x = 20,610.26 × 7,498.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,751.72x = 154,550,568.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,550,568.87/13,751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,238.64

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