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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,485.28, 19,978.68 and 10,519.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,485.28, 19,978.68 and 10,519.52 is: 14,508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,485.28 : 19,978.68 = 10,519.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,485.28/19,978.68 = 10,519.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,485.28x = 19,978.68 × 10,519.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,485.28x = 210,166,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,166,123.83/14,485.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,508.94

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