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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,464.72, 19,978.68 and 10,926.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,464.72, 19,978.68 and 10,926.64 is: 15,091.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,464.72 : 19,978.68 = 10,926.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,464.72/19,978.68 = 10,926.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,464.72x = 19,978.68 × 10,926.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,464.72x = 218,299,844.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,299,844.04/14,464.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,091.88

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