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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.08, 19,645.92 and 10,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.08, 19,645.92 and 10,261.44 is: 14,166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.08 : 19,645.92 = 10,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.08/19,645.92 = 10,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.08x = 19,645.92 × 10,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.08x = 201,595,429.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,595,429.32/14,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,166.85

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