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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,517.03, 21,777.98 and 13,047.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,517.03, 21,777.98 and 13,047.69 is: 19,573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,517.03 : 21,777.98 = 13,047.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,517.03/21,777.98 = 13,047.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,517.03x = 21,777.98 × 13,047.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,517.03x = 284,152,266.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,152,266.63/14,517.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,573.72

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