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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,523.60, 19,993.44 and 13,031.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,523.60, 19,993.44 and 13,031.04 is: 17,938.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,523.60 : 19,993.44 = 13,031.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,523.60/19,993.44 = 13,031.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,523.60x = 19,993.44 × 13,031.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,523.60x = 260,535,316.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,535,316.38/14,523.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,938.76

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