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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,525.60, 19,996.20 and 13,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,525.60, 19,996.20 and 13,033.04 is: 17,941.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,525.60 : 19,996.20 = 13,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,525.60/19,996.20 = 13,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,525.60x = 19,996.20 × 13,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,525.60x = 260,611,274.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,611,274.45/14,525.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,941.52

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