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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,215.59, 19,611.46 and 10,432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,215.59, 19,611.46 and 10,432.18 is: 14,391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,215.59 : 19,611.46 = 10,432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,215.59/19,611.46 = 10,432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,215.59x = 19,611.46 × 10,432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,215.59x = 204,590,280.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,590,280.78/14,215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,391.97

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