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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.78, 19,723.28 and 13,012.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.78, 19,723.28 and 13,012.58 is: 17,916.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.78 : 19,723.28 = 13,012.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.78/19,723.28 = 13,012.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.78x = 19,723.28 × 13,012.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.78x = 256,650,758.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,650,758.86/14,324.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,916.56

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