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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,382.56, 19,846.58 and 10,607.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,382.56, 19,846.58 and 10,607.78 is: 14,637.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,382.56 : 19,846.58 = 10,607.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,382.56/19,846.58 = 10,607.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,382.56x = 19,846.58 × 10,607.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,382.56x = 210,528,154.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,528,154.39/14,382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,637.74

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