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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,023.53, 19,313.10 and 13,717.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,023.53, 19,313.10 and 13,717.35 is: 18,891.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,023.53 : 19,313.10 = 13,717.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,023.53/19,313.10 = 13,717.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,023.53x = 19,313.10 × 13,717.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,023.53x = 264,924,552.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,924,552.29/14,023.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.43

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