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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,015.98, 19,481.18 and 7,083.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,015.98, 19,481.18 and 7,083.81 is: 10,602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,015.98 : 19,481.18 = 7,083.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,015.98/19,481.18 = 7,083.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,015.98x = 19,481.18 × 7,083.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,015.98x = 138,000,942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,000,942.28/13,015.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,602.42

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