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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.23, 19,372.13 and 10,679.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.23, 19,372.13 and 10,679.67 is: 14,731.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.23 : 19,372.13 = 10,679.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.23/19,372.13 = 10,679.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.23x = 19,372.13 × 10,679.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.23x = 206,887,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,887,942.25/14,044.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,731.17

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