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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,205.36, 19,592.91 and 10,427.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,205.36, 19,592.91 and 10,427.25 is: 14,381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,205.36 : 19,592.91 = 10,427.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,205.36/19,592.91 = 10,427.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,205.36x = 19,592.91 × 10,427.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,205.36x = 204,300,170.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,300,170.80/14,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,381.91

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