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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,083.29, 18,061.83 and 10,502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,083.29, 18,061.83 and 10,502.96 is: 14,499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,083.29 : 18,061.83 = 10,502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,083.29/18,061.83 = 10,502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,083.29x = 18,061.83 × 10,502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,083.29x = 189,702,723.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,702,723.17/13,083.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,499.62

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