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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,022.42, 19,324.35 and 10,036.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,022.42, 19,324.35 and 10,036.59 is: 13,831.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,022.42 : 19,324.35 = 10,036.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,022.42/19,324.35 = 10,036.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,022.42x = 19,324.35 × 10,036.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,022.42x = 193,950,577.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,950,577.97/14,022.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,831.46

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