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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,525.72, 18,689.34 and 10,408.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,525.72, 18,689.34 and 10,408.84 is: 14,382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,525.72 : 18,689.34 = 10,408.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,525.72/18,689.34 = 10,408.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,525.72x = 18,689.34 × 10,408.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,525.72x = 194,534,349.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,534,349.77/13,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,382.55

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