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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.98, 19,786.39 and 10,574.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.98, 19,786.39 and 10,574.10 is: 14,588.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.98 : 19,786.39 = 10,574.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.98/19,786.39 = 10,574.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.98x = 19,786.39 × 10,574.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.98x = 209,223,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,223,266.50/14,341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,588.17

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