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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.80, 19,709.76 and 10,952.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.80, 19,709.76 and 10,952.59 is: 15,129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.80 : 19,709.76 = 10,952.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.80/19,709.76 = 10,952.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.80x = 19,709.76 × 10,952.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.80x = 215,872,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,872,865.52/14,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,129.01

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