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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,481.37, 19,973.99 and 13,290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,481.37, 19,973.99 and 13,290.21 is: 18,331.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,481.37 : 19,973.99 = 13,290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,481.37/19,973.99 = 13,290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,481.37x = 19,973.99 × 13,290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,481.37x = 265,458,355.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,458,355.32/14,481.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,331.02

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