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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,031.70, 17,985.69 and 10,904.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,031.70, 17,985.69 and 10,904.10 is: 15,049.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,031.70 : 17,985.69 = 10,904.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,031.70/17,985.69 = 10,904.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,031.70x = 17,985.69 × 10,904.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,031.70x = 196,117,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,117,762.33/13,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.28

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