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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,562.58, 14,595.64 and 10,050.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,562.58, 14,595.64 and 10,050.18 is: 13,887.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,562.58 : 14,595.64 = 10,050.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,562.58/14,595.64 = 10,050.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,562.58x = 14,595.64 × 10,050.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,562.58x = 146,688,809.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,688,809.22/10,562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.59

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