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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,284.20, 19,702.80 and 10,927.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,284.20, 19,702.80 and 10,927.56 is: 15,072.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,284.20 : 19,702.80 = 10,927.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,284.20/19,702.80 = 10,927.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,284.20x = 19,702.80 × 10,927.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,284.20x = 215,303,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,303,529.17/14,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,072.84

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