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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,047.84, 19,474.78 and 13,298.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,047.84, 19,474.78 and 13,298.77 is: 18,436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,047.84 : 19,474.78 = 13,298.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,047.84/19,474.78 = 13,298.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,047.84x = 19,474.78 × 13,298.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,047.84x = 258,990,620.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,990,620.02/14,047.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,436.33

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