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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,058.59, 19,391.45 and 10,223.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,058.59, 19,391.45 and 10,223.78 is: 14,101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,058.59 : 19,391.45 = 10,223.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,058.59/19,391.45 = 10,223.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,058.59x = 19,391.45 × 10,223.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,058.59x = 198,253,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,253,770.60/14,058.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,101.97

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