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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,481.54, 18,603.77 and 10,297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,481.54, 18,603.77 and 10,297.02 is: 14,209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,481.54 : 18,603.77 = 10,297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,481.54/18,603.77 = 10,297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,481.54x = 18,603.77 × 10,297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,481.54x = 191,563,340.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,563,340.28/13,481.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,209.31

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