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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,686.27, 18,897.74 and 10,710.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,686.27, 18,897.74 and 10,710.59 is: 14,788.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,686.27 : 18,897.74 = 10,710.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,686.27/18,897.74 = 10,710.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,686.27x = 18,897.74 × 10,710.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,686.27x = 202,405,877.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,405,877.35/13,686.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,788.97

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