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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,552.92, 18,686.16 and 10,370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,552.92, 18,686.16 and 10,370.16 is: 14,297.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,552.92 : 18,686.16 = 10,370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,552.92/18,686.16 = 10,370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,552.92x = 18,686.16 × 10,370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,552.92x = 193,778,468.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,778,468.99/13,552.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,297.91

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