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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,462.47, 18,568.71 and 10,944.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,462.47, 18,568.71 and 10,944.54 is: 15,095.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,462.47 : 18,568.71 = 10,944.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,462.47/18,568.71 = 10,944.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,462.47x = 18,568.71 × 10,944.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,462.47x = 203,225,989.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,225,989.34/13,462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,095.74

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