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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,498.10, 20,007.27 and 13,307.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,498.10, 20,007.27 and 13,307.89 is: 18,364.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,498.10 : 20,007.27 = 13,307.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,498.10/20,007.27 = 13,307.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,498.10x = 20,007.27 × 13,307.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,498.10x = 266,254,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,254,548.36/14,498.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,364.79

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