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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,938.67, 19,208.79 and 13,682.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,938.67, 19,208.79 and 13,682.48 is: 18,855.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,938.67 : 19,208.79 = 13,682.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,938.67/19,208.79 = 13,682.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,938.67x = 19,208.79 × 13,682.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,938.67x = 262,823,788.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,823,788.96/13,938.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,855.73

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