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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.65, 19,594.89 and 10,636.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.65, 19,594.89 and 10,636.71 is: 14,698.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.65 : 19,594.89 = 10,636.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.65/19,594.89 = 10,636.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.65x = 19,594.89 × 10,636.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.65x = 208,425,162.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,425,162.41/14,179.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,698.89

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