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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.42, 19,360.08 and 10,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.42, 19,360.08 and 10,251.72 is: 14,141.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.42 : 19,360.08 = 10,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.42/19,360.08 = 10,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.42x = 19,360.08 × 10,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.42x = 198,474,119.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,474,119.34/14,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,141.95

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