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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,032.26, 19,388.25 and 10,858.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,032.26, 19,388.25 and 10,858.50 is: 15,003.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,032.26 : 19,388.25 = 10,858.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,032.26/19,388.25 = 10,858.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,032.26x = 19,388.25 × 10,858.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,032.26x = 210,527,312.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,527,312.63/14,032.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,003.09

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