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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,171.68, 19,583.89 and 10,628.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,171.68, 19,583.89 and 10,628.74 is: 14,687.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,171.68 : 19,583.89 = 10,628.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,171.68/19,583.89 = 10,628.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,171.68x = 19,583.89 × 10,628.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,171.68x = 208,152,132.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,152,132.69/14,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,687.89

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