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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.24, 18,251.64 and 10,903.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.24, 18,251.64 and 10,903.92 is: 15,021.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.24 : 18,251.64 = 10,903.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.24/18,251.64 = 10,903.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.24x = 18,251.64 × 10,903.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.24x = 199,014,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,014,422.43/13,248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,021.95

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