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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.36, 19,674.50 and 10,895.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.36, 19,674.50 and 10,895.31 is: 15,040.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.36 : 19,674.50 = 10,895.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.36/19,674.50 = 10,895.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.36x = 19,674.50 × 10,895.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.36x = 214,359,722.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,359,722.12/14,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,040.30

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