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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,209.94, 19,616.31 and 10,124.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,209.94, 19,616.31 and 10,124.37 is: 13,976.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,209.94 : 19,616.31 = 10,124.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,209.94/19,616.31 = 10,124.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,209.94x = 19,616.31 × 10,124.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,209.94x = 198,602,780.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,602,780.47/14,209.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,976.33

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