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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,032.98, 19,323.72 and 10,047.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,032.98, 19,323.72 and 10,047.24 is: 13,835.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,032.98 : 19,323.72 = 10,047.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,032.98/19,323.72 = 10,047.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,032.98x = 19,323.72 × 10,047.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,032.98x = 194,150,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,150,052.53/14,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,835.27

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