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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,267.62, 19,661.57 and 10,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,267.62, 19,661.57 and 10,281.20 is: 14,168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,267.62 : 19,661.57 = 10,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,267.62/19,661.57 = 10,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,267.62x = 19,661.57 × 10,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,267.62x = 202,144,533.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,144,533.48/14,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,168.06

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