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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,028.52, 17,967.72 and 10,229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,028.52, 17,967.72 and 10,229.16 is: 14,107.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,028.52 : 17,967.72 = 10,229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,028.52/17,967.72 = 10,229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,028.52x = 17,967.72 × 10,229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,028.52x = 183,794,682.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,794,682.72/13,028.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,107.10

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