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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.20, 19,323.68 and 13,725.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.20, 19,323.68 and 13,725.02 is: 18,902.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.20 : 19,323.68 = 13,725.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.20/19,323.68 = 13,725.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.20x = 19,323.68 × 13,725.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.20x = 265,217,894.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,217,894.47/14,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,902.01

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