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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,427.66, 21,599.31 and 13,044.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,427.66, 21,599.31 and 13,044.18 is: 19,528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,427.66 : 21,599.31 = 13,044.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,427.66/21,599.31 = 13,044.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,427.66x = 21,599.31 × 13,044.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,427.66x = 281,745,287.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,745,287.52/14,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,528.13

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