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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.92, 19,795.98 and 10,581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.92, 19,795.98 and 10,581 is: 14,597.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.92 : 19,795.98 = 10,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.92/19,795.98 = 10,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.92x = 19,795.98 × 10,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.92x = 209,461,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,461,264.38/14,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,597.70

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