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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,872.36, 14,891.11 and 10,233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,872.36, 14,891.11 and 10,233.88 is: 14,016.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,872.36 : 14,891.11 = 10,233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,872.36/14,891.11 = 10,233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,872.36x = 14,891.11 × 10,233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,872.36x = 152,393,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,393,769.99/10,872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,016.62

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