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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,464.70, 18,568.44 and 10,272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,464.70, 18,568.44 and 10,272.42 is: 14,166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,464.70 : 18,568.44 = 10,272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,464.70/18,568.44 = 10,272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,464.70x = 18,568.44 × 10,272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,464.70x = 190,742,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,742,814.42/13,464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,166.14

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