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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,240.89, 19,509.69 and 13,708.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,240.89, 19,509.69 and 13,708.47 is: 18,780.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,240.89 : 19,509.69 = 13,708.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,240.89/19,509.69 = 13,708.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,240.89x = 19,509.69 × 13,708.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,240.89x = 267,447,902.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,447,902.53/14,240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,780.28

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