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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,464.56, 18,541.89 and 10,475.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,464.56, 18,541.89 and 10,475.36 is: 14,425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,464.56 : 18,541.89 = 10,475.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,464.56/18,541.89 = 10,475.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,464.56x = 18,541.89 × 10,475.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,464.56x = 194,232,972.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,232,972.83/13,464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,425.50

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