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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,486.84, 18,609.30 and 10,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,486.84, 18,609.30 and 10,250.08 is: 14,143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,486.84 : 18,609.30 = 10,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,486.84/18,609.30 = 10,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,486.84x = 18,609.30 × 10,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,486.84x = 190,746,813.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,746,813.74/13,486.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,143.18

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