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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.10, 19,544.86 and 10,632.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.10, 19,544.86 and 10,632.50 is: 14,676.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.10 : 19,544.86 = 10,632.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.10/19,544.86 = 10,632.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.10x = 19,544.86 × 10,632.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.10x = 207,810,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,810,723.95/14,159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,676.83

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