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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,373.75, 18,436.09 and 10,181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,373.75, 18,436.09 and 10,181.47 is: 14,035.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,373.75 : 18,436.09 = 10,181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,373.75/18,436.09 = 10,181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,373.75x = 18,436.09 × 10,181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,373.75x = 187,706,497.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,706,497.25/13,373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.44

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