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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.86, 18,279.20 and 10,593.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.86, 18,279.20 and 10,593.30 is: 14,617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.86 : 18,279.20 = 10,593.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.86/18,279.20 = 10,593.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.86x = 18,279.20 × 10,593.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.86x = 193,637,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,637,049.36/13,246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,617.58

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