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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,472.54, 21,684.96 and 13,262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,472.54, 21,684.96 and 13,262.04 is: 19,871.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,472.54 : 21,684.96 = 13,262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,472.54/21,684.96 = 13,262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,472.54x = 21,684.96 × 13,262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,472.54x = 287,586,806.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,586,806.92/14,472.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,871.20

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