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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,205.64, 18,224.84 and 10,841.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,205.64, 18,224.84 and 10,841.16 is: 14,961.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,205.64 : 18,224.84 = 10,841.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,205.64/18,224.84 = 10,841.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,205.64x = 18,224.84 × 10,841.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,205.64x = 197,578,406.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,578,406.41/13,205.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,961.67

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