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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,623.56, 14,598.97 and 10,135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,623.56, 14,598.97 and 10,135.74 is: 13,928.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,623.56 : 14,598.97 = 10,135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,623.56/14,598.97 = 10,135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,623.56x = 14,598.97 × 10,135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,623.56x = 147,971,316.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,971,316.53/10,623.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,928.60

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