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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,034.44, 19,462.73 and 10,372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,034.44, 19,462.73 and 10,372.06 is: 15,487.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,034.44 : 19,462.73 = 10,372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,034.44/19,462.73 = 10,372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,034.44x = 19,462.73 × 10,372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,034.44x = 201,868,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,868,603.32/13,034.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,487.32

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