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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.44, 19,644 and 10,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.44, 19,644 and 10,267.68 is: 14,170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.44 : 19,644 = 10,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.44/19,644 = 10,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.44x = 19,644 × 10,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.44x = 201,698,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,698,305.92/14,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,170.73

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