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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,473.54, 21,686.46 and 13,263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,473.54, 21,686.46 and 13,263.04 is: 19,872.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,473.54 : 21,686.46 = 13,263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,473.54/21,686.46 = 13,263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,473.54x = 21,686.46 × 13,263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,473.54x = 287,628,386.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,628,386.44/14,473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,872.70

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