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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,677.93, 18,887.99 and 10,314.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,677.93, 18,887.99 and 10,314.99 is: 14,244.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,677.93 : 18,887.99 = 10,314.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,677.93/18,887.99 = 10,314.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,677.93x = 18,887.99 × 10,314.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,677.93x = 194,829,376.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,829,376.40/13,677.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,244.07

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