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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.82, 19,358.92 and 13,750.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.82, 19,358.92 and 13,750.64 is: 18,937.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.82 : 19,358.92 = 13,750.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.82/19,358.92 = 13,750.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.82x = 19,358.92 × 13,750.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.82x = 266,197,539.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,197,539.71/14,056.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,937.25

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