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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.08, 19,671.10 and 10,686.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.08, 19,671.10 and 10,686.44 is: 14,738.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.08 : 19,671.10 = 10,686.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.08/19,671.10 = 10,686.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.08x = 19,671.10 × 10,686.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.08x = 210,214,029.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,214,029.88/14,263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,738.33

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