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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.18, 19,793.56 and 10,579.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.18, 19,793.56 and 10,579.26 is: 14,595.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.18 : 19,793.56 = 10,579.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.18/19,793.56 = 10,579.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.18x = 19,793.56 × 10,579.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.18x = 209,401,217.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,401,217.57/14,347.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,595.29

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