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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,099.97, 18,043.52 and 10,069.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,099.97, 18,043.52 and 10,069.29 is: 13,869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,099.97 : 18,043.52 = 10,069.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,099.97/18,043.52 = 10,069.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,099.97x = 18,043.52 × 10,069.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,099.97x = 181,685,385.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,685,385.15/13,099.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.15

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