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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.94, 19,768.61 and 10,954.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.94, 19,768.61 and 10,954.89 is: 15,125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.94 : 19,768.61 = 10,954.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.94/19,768.61 = 10,954.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.94x = 19,768.61 × 10,954.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.94x = 216,562,893.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,562,893.23/14,317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.29

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