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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,036.48, 17,993.28 and 10,936.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,036.48, 17,993.28 and 10,936.96 is: 15,095.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,036.48 : 17,993.28 = 10,936.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,036.48/17,993.28 = 10,936.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,036.48x = 17,993.28 × 10,936.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,036.48x = 196,791,783.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,791,783.63/13,036.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,095.47

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