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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,588.52, 20,098.98 and 13,603.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,588.52, 20,098.98 and 13,603.56 is: 18,741.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,588.52 : 20,098.98 = 13,603.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,588.52/20,098.98 = 13,603.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,588.52x = 20,098.98 × 13,603.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,588.52x = 273,417,680.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,417,680.37/14,588.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,741.98

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