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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,961.79, 19,259.91 and 10,599.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,961.79, 19,259.91 and 10,599.03 is: 14,621.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961.79 : 19,259.91 = 10,599.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961.79/19,259.91 = 10,599.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961.79x = 19,259.91 × 10,599.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961.79x = 204,136,363.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,136,363.89/13,961.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,621.07

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