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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,131.05, 19,477.22 and 10,727.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,131.05, 19,477.22 and 10,727.02 is: 14,785.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,131.05 : 19,477.22 = 10,727.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,131.05/19,477.22 = 10,727.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,131.05x = 19,477.22 × 10,727.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,131.05x = 208,932,528.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,932,528.48/14,131.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,785.35

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