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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,271.83, 19,713.95 and 10,955.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,271.83, 19,713.95 and 10,955.62 is: 15,133.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,271.83 : 19,713.95 = 10,955.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,271.83/19,713.95 = 10,955.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,271.83x = 19,713.95 × 10,955.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,271.83x = 215,978,555.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,978,555.85/14,271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,133.21

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