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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.46, 19,336.53 and 13,241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.46, 19,336.53 and 13,241.14 is: 18,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.46 : 19,336.53 = 13,241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.46/19,336.53 = 13,241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.46x = 19,336.53 × 13,241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.46x = 256,037,700.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,037,700.84/14,028.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,251.30

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