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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,361.12, 19,828.17 and 10,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,361.12, 19,828.17 and 10,998 is: 15,184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,361.12 : 19,828.17 = 10,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,361.12/19,828.17 = 10,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,361.12x = 19,828.17 × 10,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,361.12x = 218,070,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,070,213.66/14,361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,184.76

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