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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,043.42, 19,472.26 and 13,575.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,043.42, 19,472.26 and 13,575.05 is: 18,822.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,043.42 : 19,472.26 = 13,575.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,043.42/19,472.26 = 13,575.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,043.42x = 19,472.26 × 13,575.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,043.42x = 264,336,903.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,336,903.11/14,043.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,822.83

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