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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,951.29, 19,279.17 and 10,588.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,951.29, 19,279.17 and 10,588.17 is: 14,631.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,951.29 : 19,279.17 = 10,588.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,951.29/19,279.17 = 10,588.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,951.29x = 19,279.17 × 10,588.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,951.29x = 204,131,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,131,129.42/13,951.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,631.70

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