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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.42, 19,361.46 and 10,252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.42, 19,361.46 and 10,252.72 is: 14,143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.42 : 19,361.46 = 10,252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.42/19,361.46 = 10,252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.42x = 19,361.46 × 10,252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.42x = 198,507,628.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,507,628.17/14,035.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,143.33

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