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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.38, 19,578.92 and 10,662.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.38, 19,578.92 and 10,662.44 is: 14,695.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.38 : 19,578.92 = 10,662.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.38/19,578.92 = 10,662.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.38x = 19,578.92 × 10,662.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.38x = 208,759,059.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,759,059.76/14,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,695.77

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