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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,068.91, 18,002.12 and 10,543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,068.91, 18,002.12 and 10,543.96 is: 14,524.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,068.91 : 18,002.12 = 10,543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,068.91/18,002.12 = 10,543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,068.91x = 18,002.12 × 10,543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,068.91x = 189,813,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,813,490.46/13,068.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.05

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