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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,132.70, 19,509.27 and 10,983.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,132.70, 19,509.27 and 10,983.90 is: 15,162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,132.70 : 19,509.27 = 10,983.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,132.70/19,509.27 = 10,983.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,132.70x = 19,509.27 × 10,983.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,132.70x = 214,287,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,287,870.75/14,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,162.56

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