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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,592.96, 21,848.13 and 13,208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,592.96, 21,848.13 and 13,208.94 is: 19,776.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,592.96 : 21,848.13 = 13,208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,592.96/21,848.13 = 13,208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,592.96x = 21,848.13 × 13,208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,592.96x = 288,590,638.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,590,638.28/14,592.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,776.02

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