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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.76, 18,328.92 and 10,096.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.76, 18,328.92 and 10,096.21 is: 13,930.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.76 : 18,328.92 = 10,096.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.76/18,328.92 = 10,096.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.76x = 18,328.92 × 10,096.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.76x = 185,052,610.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,052,610.44/13,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.74

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