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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.04, 19,472.58 and 13,519.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.04, 19,472.58 and 13,519.61 is: 18,578.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.04 : 19,472.58 = 13,519.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.04/19,472.58 = 13,519.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.04x = 19,472.58 × 13,519.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.04x = 263,261,685.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,261,685.28/14,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,578.75

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