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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,247.27, 19,633.82 and 10,048.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,247.27, 19,633.82 and 10,048.23 is: 13,847.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,247.27 : 19,633.82 = 10,048.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,247.27/19,633.82 = 10,048.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,247.27x = 19,633.82 × 10,048.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,247.27x = 197,285,139.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,285,139.14/14,247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,847.22

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