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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.08, 19,616.22 and 10,235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.08, 19,616.22 and 10,235.88 is: 14,119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.08 : 19,616.22 = 10,235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.08/19,616.22 = 10,235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.08x = 19,616.22 × 10,235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.08x = 200,789,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,789,273.97/14,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,119.13

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