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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,575.78, 18,736.83 and 10,049.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,575.78, 18,736.83 and 10,049.13 is: 13,869.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,575.78 : 18,736.83 = 10,049.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,575.78/18,736.83 = 10,049.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,575.78x = 18,736.83 × 10,049.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,575.78x = 188,288,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,288,840.46/13,575.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.47

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