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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.26, 19,328.62 and 10,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.26, 19,328.62 and 10,462.32 is: 14,439.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.26 : 19,328.62 = 10,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.26/19,328.62 = 10,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.26x = 19,328.62 × 10,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.26x = 202,222,207.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,222,207.60/14,005.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,439.02

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