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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,237.52, 19,817.40 and 10,444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,237.52, 19,817.40 and 10,444.64 is: 15,636.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,237.52 : 19,817.40 = 10,444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,237.52/19,817.40 = 10,444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,237.52x = 19,817.40 × 10,444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,237.52x = 206,985,608.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,985,608.74/13,237.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,636.28

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