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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,346.96, 19,774.44 and 10,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,346.96, 19,774.44 and 10,942.80 is: 15,082.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,346.96 : 19,774.44 = 10,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,346.96/19,774.44 = 10,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,346.96x = 19,774.44 × 10,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,346.96x = 216,387,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,387,742.03/14,346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,082.48

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