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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.04, 19,690.49 and 13,759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.04, 19,690.49 and 13,759.36 is: 18,869.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.04 : 19,690.49 = 13,759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.04/19,690.49 = 13,759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.04x = 19,690.49 × 13,759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.04x = 270,928,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,928,540.49/14,358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,869.47

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