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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,604.48, 20,163.60 and 13,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,604.48, 20,163.60 and 13,029.84 is: 17,989.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,604.48 : 20,163.60 = 13,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,604.48/20,163.60 = 13,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,604.48x = 20,163.60 × 13,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,604.48x = 262,728,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,728,481.82/14,604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,989.58

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