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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.18, 19,684.31 and 10,017.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.18, 19,684.31 and 10,017.32 is: 13,809.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.18 : 19,684.31 = 10,017.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.18/19,684.31 = 10,017.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.18x = 19,684.31 × 10,017.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.18x = 197,183,883.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,183,883.74/14,279.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,809.19

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