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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.34, 19,379.25 and 13,340.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.34, 19,379.25 and 13,340.97 is: 18,434.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.34 : 19,379.25 = 13,340.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.34/19,379.25 = 13,340.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.34x = 19,379.25 × 13,340.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.34x = 258,537,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,537,992.87/14,024.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,434.95

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