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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,409.88, 21,593.26 and 13,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,409.88, 21,593.26 and 13,044.44 is: 19,547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,409.88 : 21,593.26 = 13,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,409.88/21,593.26 = 13,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,409.88x = 21,593.26 × 13,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,409.88x = 281,671,984.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,671,984.47/14,409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,547.14

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