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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,637.40, 18,820.53 and 10,274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,637.40, 18,820.53 and 10,274.28 is: 14,179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,637.40 : 18,820.53 = 10,274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,637.40/18,820.53 = 10,274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,637.40x = 18,820.53 × 10,274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,637.40x = 193,367,394.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,367,394.97/13,637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,179.20

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