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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,170.67, 19,473.44 and 13,520.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,170.67, 19,473.44 and 13,520.24 is: 18,579.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,170.67 : 19,473.44 = 13,520.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,170.67/19,473.44 = 13,520.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,170.67x = 19,473.44 × 13,520.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,170.67x = 263,285,582.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,285,582.43/14,170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,579.61

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