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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,455.68, 19,949.76 and 10,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,455.68, 19,949.76 and 10,032 is: 13,844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,455.68 : 19,949.76 = 10,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,455.68/19,949.76 = 10,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,455.68x = 19,949.76 × 10,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,455.68x = 200,135,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,135,992.32/14,455.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,844.80

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