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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,168.92, 19,736.29 and 10,037.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,168.92, 19,736.29 and 10,037.41 is: 15,043.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,168.92 : 19,736.29 = 10,037.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,168.92/19,736.29 = 10,037.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,168.92x = 19,736.29 × 10,037.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,168.92x = 198,101,234.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,101,234.61/13,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,043.09

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