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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,229.53, 18,263.85 and 10,220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,229.53, 18,263.85 and 10,220.24 is: 14,109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,229.53 : 18,263.85 = 10,220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,229.53/18,263.85 = 10,220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,229.53x = 18,263.85 × 10,220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,229.53x = 186,660,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,660,937.66/13,229.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,109.42

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