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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.88, 19,924.25 and 14,213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.88, 19,924.25 and 14,213.72 is: 19,746.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.88 : 19,924.25 = 14,213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.88/19,924.25 = 14,213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.88x = 19,924.25 × 14,213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.88x = 283,197,710.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,197,710.71/14,341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,746.21

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