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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,330.53, 19,785.77 and 10,967.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,330.53, 19,785.77 and 10,967.33 is: 15,142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,330.53 : 19,785.77 = 10,967.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,330.53/19,785.77 = 10,967.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,330.53x = 19,785.77 × 10,967.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,330.53x = 216,997,063.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,997,063.52/14,330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,142.29

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