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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,970.82, 19,272.30 and 10,608.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,970.82, 19,272.30 and 10,608.06 is: 14,633.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,970.82 : 19,272.30 = 10,608.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,970.82/19,272.30 = 10,608.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,970.82x = 19,272.30 × 10,608.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,970.82x = 204,441,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,441,714.74/13,970.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,633.48

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