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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,173.47, 19,565.70 and 10,396.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,173.47, 19,565.70 and 10,396.59 is: 14,351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,173.47 : 19,565.70 = 10,396.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,173.47/19,565.70 = 10,396.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,173.47x = 19,565.70 × 10,396.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,173.47x = 203,416,560.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,416,560.96/14,173.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,351.92

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