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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.58, 20,989.53 and 13,036.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.58, 20,989.53 and 13,036.38 is: 19,498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.58 : 20,989.53 = 13,036.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.58/20,989.53 = 13,036.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.58x = 20,989.53 × 13,036.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.58x = 273,627,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,627,489.10/14,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,498.05

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