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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.52, 18,313.92 and 10,480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.52, 18,313.92 and 10,480.16 is: 14,453.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.52 : 18,313.92 = 10,480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.52/18,313.92 = 10,480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.52x = 18,313.92 × 10,480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.52x = 191,932,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,932,811.83/13,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,453.29

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