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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,118.35, 19,469.88 and 10,755.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,118.35, 19,469.88 and 10,755.23 is: 14,831.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,118.35 : 19,469.88 = 10,755.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,118.35/19,469.88 = 10,755.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,118.35x = 19,469.88 × 10,755.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,118.35x = 209,402,940.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,402,940.12/14,118.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,831.98

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