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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.74, 19,693.35 and 10,723.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.74, 19,693.35 and 10,723.80 is: 14,802.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.74 : 19,693.35 = 10,723.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.74/19,693.35 = 10,723.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.74x = 19,693.35 × 10,723.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.74x = 211,187,546.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,187,546.73/14,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,802.79

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