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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,577.72, 18,711.88 and 10,588.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,577.72, 18,711.88 and 10,588.82 is: 14,592.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,577.72 : 18,711.88 = 10,588.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,577.72/18,711.88 = 10,588.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,577.72x = 18,711.88 × 10,588.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,577.72x = 198,136,609.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,136,609.15/13,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,592.78

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