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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.58, 19,386.15 and 13,585.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.58, 19,386.15 and 13,585.03 is: 18,749.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.58 : 19,386.15 = 13,585.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.58/19,386.15 = 13,585.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.58x = 19,386.15 × 13,585.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.58x = 263,361,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,361,429.33/14,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,749.15

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