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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,408.88, 21,591.76 and 13,043.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,408.88, 21,591.76 and 13,043.44 is: 19,545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,408.88 : 21,591.76 = 13,043.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,408.88/21,591.76 = 13,043.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,408.88x = 21,591.76 × 13,043.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,408.88x = 281,630,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,630,826.05/14,408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,545.64

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