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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,483.56, 21,701.44 and 13,273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,483.56, 21,701.44 and 13,273.04 is: 19,887.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,483.56 : 21,701.44 = 13,273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,483.56/21,701.44 = 13,273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,483.56x = 21,701.44 × 13,273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,483.56x = 288,044,081.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,044,081.18/14,483.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,887.66

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