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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.31, 19,638.76 and 10,662.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.31, 19,638.76 and 10,662.37 is: 14,740.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.31 : 19,638.76 = 10,662.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.31/19,638.76 = 10,662.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.31x = 19,638.76 × 10,662.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.31x = 209,395,725.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,395,725.46/14,205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,740.67

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