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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,179.08, 19,524.42 and 13,347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,179.08, 19,524.42 and 13,347.84 is: 18,379.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,179.08 : 19,524.42 = 13,347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,179.08/19,524.42 = 13,347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,179.08x = 19,524.42 × 13,347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,179.08x = 260,608,834.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,608,834.25/14,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,379.81

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