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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,484.61, 19,991.35 and 10,517.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,484.61, 19,991.35 and 10,517.26 is: 14,515.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,484.61 : 19,991.35 = 10,517.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,484.61/19,991.35 = 10,517.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,484.61x = 19,991.35 × 10,517.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,484.61x = 210,254,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,254,225.70/14,484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,515.70

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