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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.03, 19,715.60 and 10,956.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.03, 19,715.60 and 10,956.82 is: 15,134.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.03 : 19,715.60 = 10,956.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.03/19,715.60 = 10,956.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.03x = 19,715.60 × 10,956.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.03x = 216,020,217.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,020,217.41/14,273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,134.86

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