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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,660.17, 18,823.32 and 10,473.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,660.17, 18,823.32 and 10,473.54 is: 14,432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,660.17 : 18,823.32 = 10,473.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,660.17/18,823.32 = 10,473.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,660.17x = 18,823.32 × 10,473.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,660.17x = 197,146,794.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,146,794.95/13,660.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,432.24

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