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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.39, 20,180.54 and 13,213.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.39, 20,180.54 and 13,213.13 is: 18,229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.39 : 20,180.54 = 13,213.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.39/20,180.54 = 13,213.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.39x = 20,180.54 × 13,213.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.39x = 266,648,030.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,648,030.62/14,627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,229.37

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