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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.83, 19,699.82 and 10,875.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.83, 19,699.82 and 10,875.34 is: 15,009.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.83 : 19,699.82 = 10,875.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.83/19,699.82 = 10,875.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.83x = 19,699.82 × 10,875.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.83x = 214,242,190.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,242,190.66/14,273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,009.44

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