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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,140.72, 19,503.24 and 10,362.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,140.72, 19,503.24 and 10,362.46 is: 14,292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,140.72 : 19,503.24 = 10,362.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,140.72/19,503.24 = 10,362.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,140.72x = 19,503.24 × 10,362.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,140.72x = 202,101,544.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,101,544.37/14,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,292.17

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