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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,236.65, 19,647.68 and 10,477.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,236.65, 19,647.68 and 10,477.10 is: 14,459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,236.65 : 19,647.68 = 10,477.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,236.65/19,647.68 = 10,477.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,236.65x = 19,647.68 × 10,477.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,236.65x = 205,850,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,850,557.50/14,236.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,459.20

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