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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,521.06, 18,654.93 and 10,688.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,521.06, 18,654.93 and 10,688.94 is: 14,747.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,521.06 : 18,654.93 = 10,688.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,521.06/18,654.93 = 10,688.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,521.06x = 18,654.93 × 10,688.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,521.06x = 199,401,427.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,401,427.47/13,521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,747.47

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