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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.56, 19,673.82 and 10,483.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.56, 19,673.82 and 10,483.20 is: 14,468.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.56 : 19,673.82 = 10,483.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.56/19,673.82 = 10,483.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.56x = 19,673.82 × 10,483.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.56x = 206,244,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,244,589.82/14,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,468.67

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