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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,377.57, 19,851.86 and 14,147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,377.57, 19,851.86 and 14,147.93 is: 19,534.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377.57 : 19,851.86 = 14,147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377.57/19,851.86 = 14,147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377.57x = 19,851.86 × 14,147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377.57x = 280,862,654.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,862,654.91/14,377.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,534.79

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