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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,591.68, 20,153.28 and 10,630.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,591.68, 20,153.28 and 10,630.48 is: 14,682.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,591.68 : 20,153.28 = 10,630.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,591.68/20,153.28 = 10,630.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,591.68x = 20,153.28 × 10,630.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,591.68x = 214,239,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,239,039.97/14,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,682.27

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