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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,229.91, 18,264.36 and 10,220.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,229.91, 18,264.36 and 10,220.63 is: 14,109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,229.91 : 18,264.36 = 10,220.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,229.91/18,264.36 = 10,220.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,229.91x = 18,264.36 × 10,220.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,229.91x = 186,673,174.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,673,174.43/13,229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,109.94

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