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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,533.02, 19,915.89 and 13,133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,533.02, 19,915.89 and 13,133.34 is: 17,997.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,533.02 : 19,915.89 = 13,133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,533.02/19,915.89 = 13,133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,533.02x = 19,915.89 × 13,133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,533.02x = 261,562,154.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,562,154.77/14,533.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,997.78

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