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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,014.53, 19,341.41 and 10,471.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,014.53, 19,341.41 and 10,471.59 is: 14,451.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,014.53 : 19,341.41 = 10,471.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,014.53/19,341.41 = 10,471.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,014.53x = 19,341.41 × 10,471.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,014.53x = 202,535,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,535,263.18/14,014.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,451.81

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