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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,494.24, 19,991.70 and 13,303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,494.24, 19,991.70 and 13,303.09 is: 18,348.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,494.24 : 19,991.70 = 13,303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,494.24/19,991.70 = 13,303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,494.24x = 19,991.70 × 13,303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,494.24x = 265,951,384.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,951,384.35/14,494.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,348.76

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