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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,238.08, 19,656.96 and 10,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,238.08, 19,656.96 and 10,269.44 is: 14,177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,238.08 : 19,656.96 = 10,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,238.08/19,656.96 = 10,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,238.08x = 19,656.96 × 10,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,238.08x = 201,865,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,865,971.30/14,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,177.89

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