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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,377.63, 18,473.54 and 10,014.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,377.63, 18,473.54 and 10,014.61 is: 13,829.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,377.63 : 18,473.54 = 10,014.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,377.63/18,473.54 = 10,014.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,377.63x = 18,473.54 × 10,014.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,377.63x = 185,005,232.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,005,232.52/13,377.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,829.45

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