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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,332.73, 19,795.95 and 13,071.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,332.73, 19,795.95 and 13,071.56 is: 18,054.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,332.73 : 19,795.95 = 13,071.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,332.73/19,795.95 = 13,071.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,332.73x = 19,795.95 × 13,071.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,332.73x = 258,763,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,763,849.20/14,332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,054.06

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