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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.73, 19,644.72 and 10,881.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.73, 19,644.72 and 10,881.29 is: 15,006.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.73 : 19,644.72 = 10,881.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.73/19,644.72 = 10,881.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.73x = 19,644.72 × 10,881.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.73x = 213,759,895.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,759,895.29/14,244.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,006.24

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