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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,173.43, 19,586.31 and 10,630.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,173.43, 19,586.31 and 10,630.49 is: 14,690.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,173.43 : 19,586.31 = 10,630.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,173.43/19,586.31 = 10,630.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,173.43x = 19,586.31 × 10,630.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,173.43x = 208,212,072.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,212,072.59/14,173.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,690.31

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