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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,492.96, 18,622.66 and 10,301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,492.96, 18,622.66 and 10,301.02 is: 14,217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,492.96 : 18,622.66 = 10,301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,492.96/18,622.66 = 10,301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,492.96x = 18,622.66 × 10,301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,492.96x = 191,832,393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,832,393.11/13,492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,217.22

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