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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,413.93, 18,498.27 and 10,018.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,413.93, 18,498.27 and 10,018.41 is: 13,815.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,413.93 : 18,498.27 = 10,018.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,413.93/18,498.27 = 10,018.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,413.93x = 18,498.27 × 10,018.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,413.93x = 185,323,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,323,253.15/13,413.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,815.73

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