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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,365.93, 19,812.37 and 10,056.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,365.93, 19,812.37 and 10,056.82 is: 13,869.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,365.93 : 19,812.37 = 10,056.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,365.93/19,812.37 = 10,056.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,365.93x = 19,812.37 × 10,056.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,365.93x = 199,249,383.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,249,383.05/14,365.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,869.57

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