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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,484.23, 19,977.92 and 13,293.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,484.23, 19,977.92 and 13,293.08 is: 18,334.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,484.23 : 19,977.92 = 13,293.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,484.23/19,977.92 = 13,293.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,484.23x = 19,977.92 × 13,293.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,484.23x = 265,567,922.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,567,922.44/14,484.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.97

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