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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,489.15, 19,975.73 and 13,012.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,489.15, 19,975.73 and 13,012.92 is: 17,940.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,489.15 : 19,975.73 = 13,012.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,489.15/19,975.73 = 13,012.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,489.15x = 19,975.73 × 13,012.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,489.15x = 259,942,511.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,942,511.37/14,489.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,940.50

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