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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,636.98, 18,828.35 and 10,444.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,636.98, 18,828.35 and 10,444.63 is: 14,420.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,636.98 : 18,828.35 = 10,444.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,636.98/18,828.35 = 10,444.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,636.98x = 18,828.35 × 10,444.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,636.98x = 196,655,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,655,149.26/13,636.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,420.73

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