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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,869.99, 19,177.02 and 13,250.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,869.99, 19,177.02 and 13,250.34 is: 18,320.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,869.99 : 19,177.02 = 13,250.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,869.99/19,177.02 = 13,250.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,869.99x = 19,177.02 × 13,250.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,869.99x = 254,102,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,102,035.19/13,869.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,320.28

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