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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,972.82, 19,275.06 and 10,610.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,972.82, 19,275.06 and 10,610.06 is: 14,636.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,972.82 : 19,275.06 = 10,610.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,972.82/19,275.06 = 10,610.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,972.82x = 19,275.06 × 10,610.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,972.82x = 204,509,543.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,509,543.10/13,972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.24

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