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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,526.60, 19,997.58 and 13,034.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,526.60, 19,997.58 and 13,034.04 is: 17,942.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,526.60 : 19,997.58 = 13,034.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,526.60/19,997.58 = 13,034.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,526.60x = 19,997.58 × 13,034.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,526.60x = 260,649,257.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,649,257.62/14,526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,942.89

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