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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.87, 19,868.83 and 10,147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.87, 19,868.83 and 10,147.39 is: 14,008.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.87 : 19,868.83 = 10,147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.87/19,868.83 = 10,147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.87x = 19,868.83 × 10,147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.87x = 201,616,691.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,616,691.81/14,392.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,008.10

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