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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,560.02, 19,952.87 and 13,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,560.02, 19,952.87 and 13,160.34 is: 18,034.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,560.02 : 19,952.87 = 13,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,560.02/19,952.87 = 13,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,560.02x = 19,952.87 × 13,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,560.02x = 262,586,487.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,586,487.37/14,560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,034.76

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