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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,219.98, 18,246.51 and 10,343.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,219.98, 18,246.51 and 10,343.03 is: 14,275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,219.98 : 18,246.51 = 10,343.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,219.98/18,246.51 = 10,343.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,219.98x = 18,246.51 × 10,343.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,219.98x = 188,724,148.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,724,148.61/13,219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,275.68

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