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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,257.53, 18,276.55 and 10,544.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,257.53, 18,276.55 and 10,544.97 is: 14,537.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,257.53 : 18,276.55 = 10,544.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,257.53/18,276.55 = 10,544.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,257.53x = 18,276.55 × 10,544.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,257.53x = 192,725,671.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,725,671.45/13,257.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,537.07

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