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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,278.78, 19,731.82 and 10,735.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,278.78, 19,731.82 and 10,735.84 is: 14,835.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,278.78 : 19,731.82 = 10,735.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,278.78/19,731.82 = 10,735.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,278.78x = 19,731.82 × 10,735.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,278.78x = 211,837,563.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,837,563.77/14,278.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,835.84

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