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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,001.62, 19,295.66 and 10,015.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,001.62, 19,295.66 and 10,015.82 is: 13,802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,001.62 : 19,295.66 = 10,015.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,001.62/19,295.66 = 10,015.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,001.62x = 19,295.66 × 10,015.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,001.62x = 193,261,710.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,261,710.78/14,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.82

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