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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,962.79, 19,261.29 and 10,600.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,962.79, 19,261.29 and 10,600.03 is: 14,622.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,962.79 : 19,261.29 = 10,600.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,962.79/19,261.29 = 10,600.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,962.79x = 19,261.29 × 10,600.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,962.79x = 204,170,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,170,251.84/13,962.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,622.45

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