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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,588.22, 18,726.35 and 10,599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,588.22, 18,726.35 and 10,599.32 is: 14,607.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,588.22 : 18,726.35 = 10,599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,588.22/18,726.35 = 10,599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,588.22x = 18,726.35 × 10,599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,588.22x = 198,486,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,486,429.45/13,588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,607.25

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