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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,215.36, 19,606.62 and 10,437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,215.36, 19,606.62 and 10,437.34 is: 14,395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,215.36 : 19,606.62 = 10,437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,215.36/19,606.62 = 10,437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,215.36x = 19,606.62 × 10,437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,215.36x = 204,640,959.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,640,959.19/14,215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,395.76

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