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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,664.79, 18,846.93 and 10,308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,664.79, 18,846.93 and 10,308.15 is: 14,217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,664.79 : 18,846.93 = 10,308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,664.79/18,846.93 = 10,308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,664.79x = 18,846.93 × 10,308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,664.79x = 194,276,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,276,981.48/13,664.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,217.34

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