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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,200.68, 19,623.90 and 10,657.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,200.68, 19,623.90 and 10,657.74 is: 14,727.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,200.68 : 19,623.90 = 10,657.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,200.68/19,623.90 = 10,657.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,200.68x = 19,623.90 × 10,657.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,200.68x = 209,146,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,146,423.99/14,200.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,727.92

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