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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.66, 19,375.14 and 10,253.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.66, 19,375.14 and 10,253.58 is: 14,155.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.66 : 19,375.14 = 10,253.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.66/19,375.14 = 10,253.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.66x = 19,375.14 × 10,253.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.66x = 198,664,548.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,664,548.00/14,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,155.28

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