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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.41, 19,460.73 and 13,510.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.41, 19,460.73 and 13,510.98 is: 18,566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.41 : 19,460.73 = 13,510.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.41/19,460.73 = 13,510.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.41x = 19,460.73 × 13,510.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.41x = 262,933,533.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,933,533.82/14,161.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,566.90

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