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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,050.97, 19,479.11 and 13,301.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,050.97, 19,479.11 and 13,301.91 is: 18,440.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.97 : 19,479.11 = 13,301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.97/19,479.11 = 13,301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.97x = 19,479.11 × 13,301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.97x = 259,109,320.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,109,320.59/14,050.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,440.68

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