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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,068.87, 19,422.09 and 10,874.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,068.87, 19,422.09 and 10,874.95 is: 15,012.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,068.87 : 19,422.09 = 10,874.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,068.87/19,422.09 = 10,874.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,068.87x = 19,422.09 × 10,874.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,068.87x = 211,214,257.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,214,257.65/14,068.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,012.88

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