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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,573.24, 18,742.48 and 10,210.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,573.24, 18,742.48 and 10,210.22 is: 14,098.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,573.24 : 18,742.48 = 10,210.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,573.24/18,742.48 = 10,210.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,573.24x = 18,742.48 × 10,210.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,573.24x = 191,364,795.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,364,795.19/13,573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,098.68

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