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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,003.76, 20,962.14 and 10,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,003.76, 20,962.14 and 10,473 is: 15,676.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,003.76 : 20,962.14 = 10,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,003.76/20,962.14 = 10,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,003.76x = 20,962.14 × 10,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,003.76x = 219,536,492.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,536,492.22/14,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,676.97

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