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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.46, 19,335.15 and 13,240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.46, 19,335.15 and 13,240.14 is: 18,249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.46 : 19,335.15 = 13,240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.46/19,335.15 = 13,240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.46x = 19,335.15 × 13,240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.46x = 256,000,092.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,000,092.92/14,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,249.92

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