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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,666.30, 18,864.78 and 10,683.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,666.30, 18,864.78 and 10,683.10 is: 14,746.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,666.30 : 18,864.78 = 10,683.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,666.30/18,864.78 = 10,683.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,666.30x = 18,864.78 × 10,683.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,666.30x = 201,534,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,534,284.06/13,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,746.81

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