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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,248.40, 19,655.88 and 10,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,248.40, 19,655.88 and 10,047.44 is: 13,860.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,248.40 : 19,655.88 = 10,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,248.40/19,655.88 = 10,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,248.40x = 19,655.88 × 10,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,248.40x = 197,491,274.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,491,274.95/14,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,860.59

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