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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.34, 19,406.86 and 13,360.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.34, 19,406.86 and 13,360.98 is: 18,462.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.34 : 19,406.86 = 13,360.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.34/19,406.86 = 13,360.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.34x = 19,406.86 × 13,360.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.34x = 259,294,668.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,294,668.32/14,044.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,462.57

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