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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,466.88, 18,608.40 and 10,490.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,466.88, 18,608.40 and 10,490.40 is: 14,495.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,466.88 : 18,608.40 = 10,490.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,466.88/18,608.40 = 10,490.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,466.88x = 18,608.40 × 10,490.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,466.88x = 195,209,559.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,209,559.36/13,466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,495.53

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