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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,924.99, 19,218.90 and 10,562.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,924.99, 19,218.90 and 10,562.17 is: 14,577.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,924.99 : 19,218.90 = 10,562.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,924.99/19,218.90 = 10,562.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,924.99x = 19,218.90 × 10,562.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,924.99x = 202,993,289.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,993,289.01/13,924.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,577.63

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