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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,758.36, 18,995.22 and 10,217.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,758.36, 18,995.22 and 10,217.40 is: 14,106.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,758.36 : 18,995.22 = 10,217.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,758.36/18,995.22 = 10,217.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,758.36x = 18,995.22 × 10,217.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,758.36x = 194,081,760.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,081,760.83/13,758.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,106.46

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