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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.48, 19,618.38 and 10,249.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.48, 19,618.38 and 10,249.68 is: 14,125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.48 : 19,618.38 = 10,249.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.48/19,618.38 = 10,249.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.48x = 19,618.38 × 10,249.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.48x = 201,082,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,082,117.12/14,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,125.42

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