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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,301.99, 19,714.86 and 10,041.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,301.99, 19,714.86 and 10,041.09 is: 13,841.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,301.99 : 19,714.86 = 10,041.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,301.99/19,714.86 = 10,041.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,301.99x = 19,714.86 × 10,041.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,301.99x = 197,958,683.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,958,683.60/14,301.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,841.34

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