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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,245.73, 19,646.10 and 10,882.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,245.73, 19,646.10 and 10,882.29 is: 15,007.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,245.73 : 19,646.10 = 10,882.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,245.73/19,646.10 = 10,882.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,245.73x = 19,646.10 × 10,882.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,245.73x = 213,794,557.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,794,557.57/14,245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,007.62

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