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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,357.79, 19,812.41 and 13,299.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,357.79, 19,812.41 and 13,299.83 is: 18,352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,357.79 : 19,812.41 = 13,299.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,357.79/19,812.41 = 13,299.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,357.79x = 19,812.41 × 13,299.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,357.79x = 263,501,519.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,501,519.33/14,357.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,352.51

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