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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,766.69, 18,978.03 and 10,176.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,766.69, 18,978.03 and 10,176.35 is: 14,028.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,766.69 : 18,978.03 = 10,176.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,766.69/18,978.03 = 10,176.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,766.69x = 18,978.03 × 10,176.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,766.69x = 193,127,075.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,127,075.59/13,766.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,028.58

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