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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,423.85, 19,907.10 and 10,443.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,423.85, 19,907.10 and 10,443.51 is: 14,413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,423.85 : 19,907.10 = 10,443.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,423.85/19,907.10 = 10,443.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,423.85x = 19,907.10 × 10,443.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,423.85x = 207,899,997.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,899,997.92/14,423.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,413.63

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