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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,454.76, 21,556.73 and 13,055.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,454.76, 21,556.73 and 13,055.08 is: 19,469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,454.76 : 21,556.73 = 13,055.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,454.76/21,556.73 = 13,055.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,454.76x = 21,556.73 × 13,055.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,454.76x = 281,424,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,424,834.69/14,454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,469.35

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