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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,962.28, 19,251.76 and 10,596.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,962.28, 19,251.76 and 10,596.72 is: 14,611.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,962.28 : 19,251.76 = 10,596.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,962.28/19,251.76 = 10,596.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,962.28x = 19,251.76 × 10,596.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,962.28x = 204,005,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,005,510.23/13,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,611.19

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