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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,942.55, 19,278.56 and 13,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,942.55, 19,278.56 and 13,717.20 is: 18,966.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,942.55 : 19,278.56 = 13,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,942.55/19,278.56 = 13,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,942.55x = 19,278.56 × 13,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,942.55x = 264,447,794.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,447,794.65/13,942.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,966.97

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