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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,974.84, 19,301.68 and 10,986.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,974.84, 19,301.68 and 10,986.84 is: 15,174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,974.84 : 19,301.68 = 10,986.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,974.84/19,301.68 = 10,986.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,974.84x = 19,301.68 × 10,986.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,974.84x = 212,064,469.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,064,469.89/13,974.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,174.73

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