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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,335.24, 19,799.36 and 13,074.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,335.24, 19,799.36 and 13,074.08 is: 18,057.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,335.24 : 19,799.36 = 13,074.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,335.24/19,799.36 = 13,074.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,335.24x = 19,799.36 × 13,074.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,335.24x = 258,858,416.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,858,416.59/14,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.49

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