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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,498.23, 18,640.39 and 10,348.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,498.23, 18,640.39 and 10,348.95 is: 14,291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,498.23 : 18,640.39 = 10,348.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,498.23/18,640.39 = 10,348.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,498.23x = 18,640.39 × 10,348.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,498.23x = 192,908,464.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,908,464.09/13,498.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,291.39

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