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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,458.76, 21,562.70 and 13,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,458.76, 21,562.70 and 13,059.08 is: 19,475.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,458.76 : 21,562.70 = 13,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,458.76/21,562.70 = 13,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,458.76x = 21,562.70 × 13,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,458.76x = 281,589,024.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,589,024.32/14,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,475.32

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