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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,643.23, 14,581.31 and 10,244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,643.23, 14,581.31 and 10,244.19 is: 14,034.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,643.23 : 14,581.31 = 10,244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,643.23/14,581.31 = 10,244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,643.23x = 14,581.31 × 10,244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,643.23x = 149,373,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,373,713.55/10,643.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,034.62

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