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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,040.84, 19,402.02 and 13,357.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,040.84, 19,402.02 and 13,357.47 is: 18,457.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,040.84 : 19,402.02 = 13,357.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,040.84/19,402.02 = 13,357.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,040.84x = 19,402.02 × 13,357.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,040.84x = 259,161,900.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,161,900.09/14,040.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,457.72

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