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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,461.73, 18,552.96 and 10,952.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,461.73, 18,552.96 and 10,952.15 is: 15,094.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,461.73 : 18,552.96 = 10,952.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,461.73/18,552.96 = 10,952.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,461.73x = 18,552.96 × 10,952.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,461.73x = 203,194,708.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,194,708.10/13,461.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,094.25

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