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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,302.49, 19,715.55 and 10,041.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,302.49, 19,715.55 and 10,041.59 is: 13,842.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,302.49 : 19,715.55 = 10,041.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,302.49/19,715.55 = 10,041.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,302.49x = 19,715.55 × 10,041.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,302.49x = 197,975,469.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,975,469.72/14,302.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,842.03

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