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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.01, 19,717.12 and 13,852.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.01, 19,717.12 and 13,852.69 is: 18,978.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.01 : 19,717.12 = 13,852.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.01/19,717.12 = 13,852.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.01x = 19,717.12 × 13,852.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.01x = 273,135,151.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,135,151.05/14,392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,978.25

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