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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,243.73, 19,643.34 and 10,880.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,243.73, 19,643.34 and 10,880.29 is: 15,004.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,243.73 : 19,643.34 = 10,880.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,243.73/19,643.34 = 10,880.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,243.73x = 19,643.34 × 10,880.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,243.73x = 213,725,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,725,235.77/14,243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,004.86

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