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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.76, 19,944.24 and 10,886.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.76, 19,944.24 and 10,886.28 is: 15,012.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.76 : 19,944.24 = 10,886.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.76/19,944.24 = 10,886.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.76x = 19,944.24 × 10,886.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.76x = 217,118,581.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,118,581.03/14,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,012.25

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