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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,999.97, 19,293.39 and 10,014.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,999.97, 19,293.39 and 10,014.17 is: 13,800.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,999.97 : 19,293.39 = 10,014.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,999.97/19,293.39 = 10,014.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,999.97x = 19,293.39 × 10,014.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,999.97x = 193,207,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,207,190.87/13,999.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,800.54

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