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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,055.96, 18,005.63 and 10,537.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,055.96, 18,005.63 and 10,537.27 is: 14,532.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,055.96 : 18,005.63 = 10,537.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,055.96/18,005.63 = 10,537.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,055.96x = 18,005.63 × 10,537.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,055.96x = 189,730,087.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,730,087.13/13,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,532.06

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