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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,019.52, 19,348.30 and 10,476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,019.52, 19,348.30 and 10,476.60 is: 14,458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,019.52 : 19,348.30 = 10,476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,019.52/19,348.30 = 10,476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,019.52x = 19,348.30 × 10,476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,019.52x = 202,704,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,704,399.78/14,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,458.73

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