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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,764.69, 18,975.27 and 10,174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,764.69, 18,975.27 and 10,174.35 is: 14,025.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,764.69 : 18,975.27 = 10,174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,764.69/18,975.27 = 10,174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,764.69x = 18,975.27 × 10,174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,764.69x = 193,061,038.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,061,038.32/13,764.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,025.82

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