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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,514.40, 18,712.08 and 13,255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,514.40, 18,712.08 and 13,255.20 is: 18,353.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,514.40 : 18,712.08 = 13,255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,514.40/18,712.08 = 13,255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,514.40x = 18,712.08 × 13,255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,514.40x = 248,032,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,032,362.82/13,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,353.19

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