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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,175.46, 19,565.60 and 10,982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,175.46, 19,565.60 and 10,982.44 is: 15,158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,175.46 : 19,565.60 = 10,982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,175.46/19,565.60 = 10,982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,175.46x = 19,565.60 × 10,982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,175.46x = 214,877,949.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,877,949.33/14,175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,158.45

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