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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.38, 19,530.63 and 10,627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.38, 19,530.63 and 10,627.44 is: 14,647.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.38 : 19,530.63 = 10,627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.38/19,530.63 = 10,627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.38x = 19,530.63 × 10,627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.38x = 207,560,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,560,598.49/14,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,647.50

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