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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,514.03, 19,898.94 and 14,251.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,514.03, 19,898.94 and 14,251.59 is: 19,539.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,514.03 : 19,898.94 = 14,251.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,514.03/19,898.94 = 14,251.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,514.03x = 19,898.94 × 14,251.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,514.03x = 283,591,534.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,591,534.31/14,514.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.13

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