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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,015.64, 19,342.95 and 10,472.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,015.64, 19,342.95 and 10,472.70 is: 14,453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,015.64 : 19,342.95 = 10,472.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,015.64/19,342.95 = 10,472.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,015.64x = 19,342.95 × 10,472.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,015.64x = 202,572,912.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,572,912.47/14,015.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,453.35

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