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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,323.74, 19,742.31 and 10,076.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,323.74, 19,742.31 and 10,076.10 is: 13,887.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,323.74 : 19,742.31 = 10,076.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,323.74/19,742.31 = 10,076.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,323.74x = 19,742.31 × 10,076.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,323.74x = 198,925,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,925,489.79/14,323.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,887.82

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