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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,459.34, 18,594.96 and 10,283.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,459.34, 18,594.96 and 10,283.75 is: 14,207.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,459.34 : 18,594.96 = 10,283.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,459.34/18,594.96 = 10,283.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,459.34x = 18,594.96 × 10,283.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,459.34x = 191,225,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,225,868.48/13,459.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,207.67

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