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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,152.74, 19,537.86 and 10,958.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,152.74, 19,537.86 and 10,958.92 is: 15,128.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152.74 : 19,537.86 = 10,958.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152.74/19,537.86 = 10,958.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152.74x = 19,537.86 × 10,958.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152.74x = 214,113,844.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,113,844.71/14,152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,128.79

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