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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,704.38, 18,910.73 and 10,878.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,704.38, 18,910.73 and 10,878.59 is: 15,011.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,704.38 : 18,910.73 = 10,878.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,704.38/18,910.73 = 10,878.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,704.38x = 18,910.73 × 10,878.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,704.38x = 205,722,078.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,722,078.27/13,704.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,011.41

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