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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,243.88, 19,663.62 and 10,858.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,243.88, 19,663.62 and 10,858.92 is: 14,990.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,243.88 : 19,663.62 = 10,858.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,243.88/19,663.62 = 10,858.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,243.88x = 19,663.62 × 10,858.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,243.88x = 213,525,676.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,525,676.49/14,243.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,990.70

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