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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,214.16, 18,254.52 and 10,558.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,214.16, 18,254.52 and 10,558.08 is: 14,585.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,214.16 : 18,254.52 = 10,558.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,214.16/18,254.52 = 10,558.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,214.16x = 18,254.52 × 10,558.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,214.16x = 192,732,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,732,682.52/13,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,585.31

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