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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.28, 19,637.34 and 10,661.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.28, 19,637.34 and 10,661.34 is: 14,739.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.28 : 19,637.34 = 10,661.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.28/19,637.34 = 10,661.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.28x = 19,637.34 × 10,661.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.28x = 209,360,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,360,358.44/14,204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,739.24

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