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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,227.91, 19,639.89 and 10,701.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,227.91, 19,639.89 and 10,701.30 is: 14,771.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,227.91 : 19,639.89 = 10,701.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,227.91/19,639.89 = 10,701.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,227.91x = 19,639.89 × 10,701.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,227.91x = 210,172,354.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,172,354.86/14,227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,771.84

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