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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.74, 14,668.59 and 10,395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.74, 14,668.59 and 10,395.82 is: 14,335.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.74 : 14,668.59 = 10,395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.74/14,668.59 = 10,395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.74x = 14,668.59 × 10,395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.74x = 152,492,021.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,492,021.29/10,637.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,335.00

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