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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,577.25, 21,752.14 and 13,006.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,577.25, 21,752.14 and 13,006.45 is: 19,408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,577.25 : 21,752.14 = 13,006.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,577.25/21,752.14 = 13,006.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,577.25x = 21,752.14 × 13,006.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,577.25x = 282,918,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,918,070.04/14,577.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,408.20

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