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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,301.49, 19,714.17 and 10,040.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,301.49, 19,714.17 and 10,040.59 is: 13,840.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,301.49 : 19,714.17 = 10,040.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,301.49/19,714.17 = 10,040.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,301.49x = 19,714.17 × 10,040.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,301.49x = 197,941,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,941,898.16/14,301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,840.65

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