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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,212.71, 19,601.73 and 10,669.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,212.71, 19,601.73 and 10,669.77 is: 14,715.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,212.71 : 19,601.73 = 10,669.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,212.71/19,601.73 = 10,669.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,212.71x = 19,601.73 × 10,669.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,212.71x = 209,145,950.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,145,950.70/14,212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,715.42

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