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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,222.91, 19,632.99 and 10,696.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,222.91, 19,632.99 and 10,696.30 is: 14,764.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,222.91 : 19,632.99 = 10,696.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,222.91/19,632.99 = 10,696.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,222.91x = 19,632.99 × 10,696.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,222.91x = 210,000,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,000,350.94/14,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,764.94

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