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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,292.64, 18,352.65 and 10,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,292.64, 18,352.65 and 10,262.28 is: 14,168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,292.64 : 18,352.65 = 10,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,292.64/18,352.65 = 10,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,292.64x = 18,352.65 × 10,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,292.64x = 188,340,033.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,340,033.04/13,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,168.75

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