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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,298.88, 19,741.93 and 10,959.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,298.88, 19,741.93 and 10,959.15 is: 15,130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,298.88 : 19,741.93 = 10,959.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,298.88/19,741.93 = 10,959.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,298.88x = 19,741.93 × 10,959.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,298.88x = 216,354,707.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,354,707.75/14,298.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,130.89

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