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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,525.07, 18,638.01 and 10,341.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,525.07, 18,638.01 and 10,341.97 is: 14,251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,525.07 : 18,638.01 = 10,341.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,525.07/18,638.01 = 10,341.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,525.07x = 18,638.01 × 10,341.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,525.07x = 192,753,693.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,753,693.68/13,525.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,251.59

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