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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,211.72, 19,617.58 and 10,685.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,211.72, 19,617.58 and 10,685.18 is: 14,749.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,211.72 : 19,617.58 = 10,685.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,211.72/19,617.58 = 10,685.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,211.72x = 19,617.58 × 10,685.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,211.72x = 209,617,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,617,248.66/14,211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,749.60

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