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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,237.03, 19,836.91 and 10,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,237.03, 19,836.91 and 10,451.44 is: 15,662.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,237.03 : 19,836.91 = 10,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,237.03/19,836.91 = 10,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,237.03x = 19,836.91 × 10,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,237.03x = 207,324,274.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,324,274.65/13,237.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,662.45

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