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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.70, 19,637.85 and 13,954.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.70, 19,637.85 and 13,954.42 is: 19,217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.70 : 19,637.85 = 13,954.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.70/19,637.85 = 13,954.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.70x = 19,637.85 × 13,954.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.70x = 274,034,806.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,034,806.80/14,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,217.43

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