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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.48, 19,614.24 and 10,246.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.48, 19,614.24 and 10,246.68 is: 14,121.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.48 : 19,614.24 = 10,246.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.48/19,614.24 = 10,246.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.48x = 19,614.24 × 10,246.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.48x = 200,980,840.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,980,840.72/14,232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,121.28

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