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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.29, 19,359.89 and 10,815.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.29, 19,359.89 and 10,815.73 is: 14,911.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.29 : 19,359.89 = 10,815.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.29/19,359.89 = 10,815.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.29x = 19,359.89 × 10,815.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.29x = 209,391,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,391,250.73/14,042.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,911.48

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