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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.92, 19,401.60 and 13,635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.92, 19,401.60 and 13,635.84 is: 18,680.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.92 : 19,401.60 = 13,635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.92/19,401.60 = 13,635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.92x = 19,401.60 × 13,635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.92x = 264,557,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,557,113.34/14,161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,680.88

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