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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.12, 19,581.78 and 10,627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.12, 19,581.78 and 10,627.24 is: 14,685.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.12 : 19,581.78 = 10,627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.12/19,581.78 = 10,627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.12x = 19,581.78 × 10,627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.12x = 208,100,275.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,100,275.69/14,170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,685.85

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