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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,164.54, 19,566.96 and 13,417.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,164.54, 19,566.96 and 13,417.18 is: 18,534.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,164.54 : 19,566.96 = 13,417.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,164.54/19,566.96 = 13,417.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,164.54x = 19,566.96 × 13,417.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,164.54x = 262,533,424.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,533,424.37/14,164.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,534.55

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