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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,578.65, 14,569.01 and 10,349.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,578.65, 14,569.01 and 10,349.02 is: 14,252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,578.65 : 14,569.01 = 10,349.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,578.65/14,569.01 = 10,349.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,578.65x = 14,569.01 × 10,349.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,578.65x = 150,774,903.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,774,903.03/10,578.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,252.75

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