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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,346.82, 18,397.40 and 10,509.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,346.82, 18,397.40 and 10,509.69 is: 14,486.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,346.82 : 18,397.40 = 10,509.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,346.82/18,397.40 = 10,509.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,346.82x = 18,397.40 × 10,509.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,346.82x = 193,350,918.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,350,918.26/13,346.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,486.67

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