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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,593.64, 17,381.88 and 10,092.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,593.64, 17,381.88 and 10,092.36 is: 13,929.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,593.64 : 17,381.88 = 10,092.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,593.64/17,381.88 = 10,092.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,593.64x = 17,381.88 × 10,092.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,593.64x = 175,424,190.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,424,190.44/12,593.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,929.59

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