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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,202.78, 19,635.26 and 10,659.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,202.78, 19,635.26 and 10,659.84 is: 14,737.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,202.78 : 19,635.26 = 10,659.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,202.78/19,635.26 = 10,659.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,202.78x = 19,635.26 × 10,659.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,202.78x = 209,308,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,308,662.99/14,202.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,737.17

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