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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,300.88, 19,744.68 and 10,961.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,300.88, 19,744.68 and 10,961.14 is: 15,133.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,300.88 : 19,744.68 = 10,961.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,300.88/19,744.68 = 10,961.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,300.88x = 19,744.68 × 10,961.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,300.88x = 216,424,201.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,424,201.74/14,300.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,133.63

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