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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.33, 19,364.66 and 10,997.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.33, 19,364.66 and 10,997.12 is: 15,181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.33 : 19,364.66 = 10,997.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.33/19,364.66 = 10,997.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.33x = 19,364.66 × 10,997.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.33x = 212,955,337.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,955,337.97/14,027.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,181.46

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