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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.23, 19,389.90 and 13,404.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.23, 19,389.90 and 13,404.58 is: 18,533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.23 : 19,389.90 = 13,404.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.23/19,389.90 = 13,404.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.23x = 19,389.90 × 13,404.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.23x = 259,913,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,913,465.74/14,024.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.17

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