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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,173.68, 18,146.76 and 10,529.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,173.68, 18,146.76 and 10,529.84 is: 14,504.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,173.68 : 18,146.76 = 10,529.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,173.68/18,146.76 = 10,529.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,173.68x = 18,146.76 × 10,529.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,173.68x = 191,082,479.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,082,479.32/13,173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,504.87

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