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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,491.44, 19,985.94 and 10,008.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,491.44, 19,985.94 and 10,008.09 is: 13,802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,491.44 : 19,985.94 = 10,008.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,491.44/19,985.94 = 10,008.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,491.44x = 19,985.94 × 10,008.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,491.44x = 200,021,086.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,021,086.25/14,491.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.71

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