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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,618.67, 20,408.85 and 10,832.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,618.67, 20,408.85 and 10,832.99 is: 16,234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,618.67 : 20,408.85 = 10,832.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,618.67/20,408.85 = 10,832.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,618.67x = 20,408.85 × 10,832.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,618.67x = 221,088,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,088,765.92/13,618.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,234.25

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