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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,688.27, 18,900.50 and 10,712.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,688.27, 18,900.50 and 10,712.59 is: 14,791.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,688.27 : 18,900.50 = 10,712.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,688.27/18,900.50 = 10,712.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,688.27x = 18,900.50 × 10,712.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,688.27x = 202,473,307.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,473,307.30/13,688.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,791.74

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