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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.40, 19,371.15 and 10,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.40, 19,371.15 and 10,070.60 is: 13,878.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.40 : 19,371.15 = 10,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.40/19,371.15 = 10,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.40x = 19,371.15 × 10,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.40x = 195,079,006.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,079,006.33/14,056.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,878.30

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