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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.04, 19,687.56 and 10,497.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.04, 19,687.56 and 10,497.53 is: 14,471.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.04 : 19,687.56 = 10,497.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.04/19,687.56 = 10,497.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.04x = 19,687.56 × 10,497.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.04x = 206,670,761.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,670,761.58/14,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,471.69

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