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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,665.92, 18,864.26 and 10,682.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,665.92, 18,864.26 and 10,682.72 is: 14,746.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,665.92 : 18,864.26 = 10,682.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,665.92/18,864.26 = 10,682.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,665.92x = 18,864.26 × 10,682.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,665.92x = 201,521,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,521,459.85/13,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,746.28

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