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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,595.18, 21,778.88 and 13,024.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,595.18, 21,778.88 and 13,024.38 is: 19,434.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,595.18 : 21,778.88 = 13,024.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,595.18/21,778.88 = 13,024.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,595.18x = 21,778.88 × 13,024.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,595.18x = 283,656,343.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,656,343.97/14,595.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,434.93

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