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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,270.80, 19,712.53 and 10,954.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,270.80, 19,712.53 and 10,954.59 is: 15,131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,270.80 : 19,712.53 = 10,954.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,270.80/19,712.53 = 10,954.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,270.80x = 19,712.53 × 10,954.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,270.80x = 215,942,656.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,942,656.63/14,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.79

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