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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,513.68, 19,898.43 and 14,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,513.68, 19,898.43 and 14,251.24 is: 19,538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,513.68 : 19,898.43 = 14,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,513.68/19,898.43 = 14,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,513.68x = 19,898.43 × 14,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,513.68x = 283,577,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,577,272.98/14,513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.62

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