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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.48, 19,713.24 and 10,744.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.48, 19,713.24 and 10,744.56 is: 14,832.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.48 : 19,713.24 = 10,744.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.48/19,713.24 = 10,744.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.48x = 19,713.24 × 10,744.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.48x = 211,810,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,810,089.97/14,280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,832.14

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