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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.88, 19,253.38 and 13,793.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.88, 19,253.38 and 13,793.60 is: 18,908.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.88 : 19,253.38 = 13,793.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.88/19,253.38 = 13,793.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.88x = 19,253.38 × 13,793.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.88x = 265,573,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,573,422.37/14,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,908.91

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