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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.26, 19,744.18 and 10,960.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.26, 19,744.18 and 10,960.21 is: 15,114.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.26 : 19,744.18 = 10,960.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.26/19,744.18 = 10,960.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.26x = 19,744.18 × 10,960.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.26x = 216,400,359.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,400,359.08/14,317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,114.65

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