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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,495.68, 18,607.68 and 10,471.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,495.68, 18,607.68 and 10,471.68 is: 14,438.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,495.68 : 18,607.68 = 10,471.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,495.68/18,607.68 = 10,471.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,495.68x = 18,607.68 × 10,471.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,495.68x = 194,853,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,853,670.50/13,495.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.23

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