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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,072.44, 19,621.62 and 10,635.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,072.44, 19,621.62 and 10,635.96 is: 15,964.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,072.44 : 19,621.62 = 10,635.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,072.44/19,621.62 = 10,635.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,072.44x = 19,621.62 × 10,635.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,072.44x = 208,694,765.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,694,765.46/13,072.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,964.48

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