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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.42, 19,306.35 and 10,217.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.42, 19,306.35 and 10,217.34 is: 14,091.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.42 : 19,306.35 = 10,217.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.42/19,306.35 = 10,217.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.42x = 19,306.35 × 10,217.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.42x = 197,259,542.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,259,542.11/13,998.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,091.56

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