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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,373.83, 18,436.22 and 10,181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,373.83, 18,436.22 and 10,181.58 is: 14,035.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,373.83 : 18,436.22 = 10,181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,373.83/18,436.22 = 10,181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,373.83x = 18,436.22 × 10,181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,373.83x = 187,709,927.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,709,927.94/13,373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,035.62

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