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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.28, 19,883.82 and 10,482.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.28, 19,883.82 and 10,482.76 is: 15,709.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.28 : 19,883.82 = 10,482.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.28/19,883.82 = 10,482.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.28x = 19,883.82 × 10,482.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.28x = 208,437,312.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,437,312.94/13,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,709.44

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