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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,050.84, 19,478.94 and 13,301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,050.84, 19,478.94 and 13,301.78 is: 18,440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.84 : 19,478.94 = 13,301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.84/19,478.94 = 13,301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.84x = 19,478.94 × 13,301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.84x = 259,104,574.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,104,574.51/14,050.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.50

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