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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,638.24, 18,827.52 and 10,275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,638.24, 18,827.52 and 10,275.84 is: 14,185.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,638.24 : 18,827.52 = 10,275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,638.24/18,827.52 = 10,275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,638.24x = 18,827.52 × 10,275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,638.24x = 193,468,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,468,583.12/13,638.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,185.74

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