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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,422.72, 18,507.58 and 10,896.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,422.72, 18,507.58 and 10,896.87 is: 15,024.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,422.72 : 18,507.58 = 10,896.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,422.72/18,507.58 = 10,896.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,422.72x = 18,507.58 × 10,896.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,422.72x = 201,674,666.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,674,666.03/13,422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,024.87

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