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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,875.98, 19,151.11 and 10,314.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,875.98, 19,151.11 and 10,314.59 is: 14,235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,875.98 : 19,151.11 = 10,314.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,875.98/19,151.11 = 10,314.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,875.98x = 19,151.11 × 10,314.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,875.98x = 197,535,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,535,847.69/13,875.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,235.81

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