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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,346.54, 19,790.24 and 13,331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,346.54, 19,790.24 and 13,331.72 is: 18,390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,346.54 : 19,790.24 = 13,331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,346.54/19,790.24 = 13,331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,346.54x = 19,790.24 × 13,331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,346.54x = 263,837,772.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,837,772.80/14,346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,390.34

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