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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.52, 19,335.36 and 10,224.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.52, 19,335.36 and 10,224.84 is: 14,115.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.52 : 19,335.36 = 10,224.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.52/19,335.36 = 10,224.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.52x = 19,335.36 × 10,224.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.52x = 197,700,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,700,962.34/14,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,115.93

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