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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.42, 19,712.43 and 10,924.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.42, 19,712.43 and 10,924.74 is: 15,092.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.42 : 19,712.43 = 10,924.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.42/19,712.43 = 10,924.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.42x = 19,712.43 × 10,924.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.42x = 215,353,172.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,353,172.52/14,268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.99

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