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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,666.92, 18,861.24 and 10,303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,666.92, 18,861.24 and 10,303.80 is: 14,219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,666.92 : 18,861.24 = 10,303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,666.92/18,861.24 = 10,303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,666.92x = 18,861.24 × 10,303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,666.92x = 194,342,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,342,444.71/13,666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,219.92

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