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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,315.25, 19,751.89 and 13,843.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,315.25, 19,751.89 and 13,843.29 is: 19,100.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,315.25 : 19,751.89 = 13,843.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,315.25/19,751.89 = 13,843.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,315.25x = 19,751.89 × 13,843.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,315.25x = 273,431,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,431,141.32/14,315.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,100.69

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