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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,127.96, 19,509.66 and 10,585.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,127.96, 19,509.66 and 10,585.02 is: 14,617.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127.96 : 19,509.66 = 10,585.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127.96/19,509.66 = 10,585.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127.96x = 19,509.66 × 10,585.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127.96x = 206,510,141.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,510,141.29/14,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,617.12

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