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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,471.98, 18,593.54 and 10,279.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,471.98, 18,593.54 and 10,279.23 is: 14,187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,471.98 : 18,593.54 = 10,279.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,471.98/18,593.54 = 10,279.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,471.98x = 18,593.54 × 10,279.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,471.98x = 191,127,274.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,127,274.17/13,471.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,187.02

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