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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.85, 19,543.47 and 10,394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.85, 19,543.47 and 10,394.98 is: 14,326.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.85 : 19,543.47 = 10,394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.85/19,543.47 = 10,394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.85x = 19,543.47 × 10,394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.85x = 203,153,979.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,153,979.78/14,179.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,326.95

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