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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.48, 19,702.56 and 10,725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.48, 19,702.56 and 10,725.52 is: 14,810.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.48 : 19,702.56 = 10,725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.48/19,702.56 = 10,725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.48x = 19,702.56 × 10,725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.48x = 211,320,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,320,201.33/14,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,810.28

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