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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,119.48, 19,477 and 13,118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,119.48, 19,477 and 13,118.32 is: 18,095.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,119.48 : 19,477 = 13,118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,119.48/19,477 = 13,118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,119.48x = 19,477 × 13,118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,119.48x = 255,505,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,505,518.64/14,119.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,095.96

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