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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,768.59, 19,009.79 and 10,576.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,768.59, 19,009.79 and 10,576.17 is: 14,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,768.59 : 19,009.79 = 10,576.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,768.59/19,009.79 = 10,576.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,768.59x = 19,009.79 × 10,576.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,768.59x = 201,050,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,050,717.82/13,768.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,602.13

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