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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,267.55, 19,648.40 and 10,282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,267.55, 19,648.40 and 10,282.35 is: 14,160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,267.55 : 19,648.40 = 10,282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,267.55/19,648.40 = 10,282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,267.55x = 19,648.40 × 10,282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,267.55x = 202,031,674.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,031,674.33/14,267.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,160.22

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