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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.42, 19,342.29 and 9,301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.42, 19,342.29 and 9,301.14 is: 12,840.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.42 : 19,342.29 = 9,301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.42/19,342.29 = 9,301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.42x = 19,342.29 × 9,301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.42x = 179,905,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,905,347.21/14,010.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,840.82

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