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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,123.70, 19,799.10 and 14,123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,123.70, 19,799.10 and 14,123.70 is: 19,799.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,123.70 : 19,799.10 = 14,123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,123.70/19,799.10 = 14,123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,123.70x = 19,799.10 × 14,123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,123.70x = 279,636,548.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,636,548.67/14,123.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,799.10

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