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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,693.89, 14,678.49 and 10,237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,693.89, 14,678.49 and 10,237.17 is: 14,051.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,693.89 : 14,678.49 = 10,237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,693.89/14,678.49 = 10,237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,693.89x = 14,678.49 × 10,237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,693.89x = 150,266,197.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,266,197.47/10,693.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,051.59

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