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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,594.68, 21,778.13 and 13,023.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,594.68, 21,778.13 and 13,023.88 is: 19,434.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,594.68 : 21,778.13 = 13,023.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,594.68/21,778.13 = 13,023.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,594.68x = 21,778.13 × 13,023.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,594.68x = 283,635,751.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,635,751.74/14,594.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,434.19

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