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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,421.15, 19,871.66 and 10,638.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,421.15, 19,871.66 and 10,638.34 is: 14,659.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,421.15 : 19,871.66 = 10,638.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,421.15/19,871.66 = 10,638.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,421.15x = 19,871.66 × 10,638.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,421.15x = 211,401,452.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,401,452.36/14,421.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,659.13

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