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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,314.81, 19,733.67 and 10,052.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,314.81, 19,733.67 and 10,052.89 is: 13,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,314.81 : 19,733.67 = 10,052.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,314.81/19,733.67 = 10,052.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,314.81x = 19,733.67 × 10,052.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,314.81x = 198,380,413.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,380,413.81/14,314.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,858.40

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