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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,032.03, 17,972.58 and 10,161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,032.03, 17,972.58 and 10,161.46 is: 14,013.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,032.03 : 17,972.58 = 10,161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,032.03/17,972.58 = 10,161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,032.03x = 17,972.58 × 10,161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,032.03x = 182,627,652.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,627,652.77/13,032.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,013.75

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