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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,226.20, 18,248.82 and 10,579

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,226.20, 18,248.82 and 10,579 is: 14,596.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,226.20 : 18,248.82 = 10,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,226.20/18,248.82 = 10,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,226.20x = 18,248.82 × 10,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,226.20x = 193,054,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,054,266.78/13,226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,596.35

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