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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,492.44, 18,635.82 and 10,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,492.44, 18,635.82 and 10,150.20 is: 14,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,492.44 : 18,635.82 = 10,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,492.44/18,635.82 = 10,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,492.44x = 18,635.82 × 10,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,492.44x = 189,157,300.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,157,300.16/13,492.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,019.50

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