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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,573.65, 14,562.05 and 10,344.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,573.65, 14,562.05 and 10,344.06 is: 14,245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,573.65 : 14,562.05 = 10,344.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,573.65/14,562.05 = 10,344.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,573.65x = 14,562.05 × 10,344.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,573.65x = 150,630,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,630,667.20/10,573.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,245.85

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