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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.36, 18,279.89 and 10,593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.36, 18,279.89 and 10,593.80 is: 14,618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.36 : 18,279.89 = 10,593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.36/18,279.89 = 10,593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.36x = 18,279.89 × 10,593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.36x = 193,653,498.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,653,498.68/13,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,618.27

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