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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,239.99, 19,652.87 and 10,464.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,239.99, 19,652.87 and 10,464.44 is: 14,442.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,239.99 : 19,652.87 = 10,464.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,239.99/19,652.87 = 10,464.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,239.99x = 19,652.87 × 10,464.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,239.99x = 205,656,305.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,656,305.10/14,239.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,442.17

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