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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.74, 19,261.08 and 10,185.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.74, 19,261.08 and 10,185.23 is: 14,044.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.74 : 19,261.08 = 10,185.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.74/19,261.08 = 10,185.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.74x = 19,261.08 × 10,185.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.74x = 196,178,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,178,529.85/13,968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,044.11

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