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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,308.92, 18,357.09 and 10,791.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,308.92, 18,357.09 and 10,791.13 is: 14,884.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,308.92 : 18,357.09 = 10,791.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,308.92/18,357.09 = 10,791.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,308.92x = 18,357.09 × 10,791.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,308.92x = 198,093,744.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,093,744.61/13,308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,884.29

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