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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,364.62, 19,817.52 and 10,596.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,364.62, 19,817.52 and 10,596.74 is: 14,619.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,364.62 : 19,817.52 = 10,596.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,364.62/19,817.52 = 10,596.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,364.62x = 19,817.52 × 10,596.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,364.62x = 210,001,106.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,001,106.88/14,364.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,619.33

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