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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,320.87, 19,759.66 and 13,848.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,320.87, 19,759.66 and 13,848.91 is: 19,108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,320.87 : 19,759.66 = 13,848.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,320.87/19,759.66 = 13,848.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,320.87x = 19,759.66 × 13,848.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,320.87x = 273,649,752.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,649,752.97/14,320.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,108.46

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