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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,048.84, 19,476.17 and 13,299.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,048.84, 19,476.17 and 13,299.77 is: 18,437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,048.84 : 19,476.17 = 13,299.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,048.84/19,476.17 = 13,299.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,048.84x = 19,476.17 × 13,299.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,048.84x = 259,028,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,028,581.48/14,048.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,437.72

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