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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,659.80, 21,989.70 and 13,018.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,659.80, 21,989.70 and 13,018.20 is: 19,527.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,659.80 : 21,989.70 = 13,018.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,659.80/21,989.70 = 13,018.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,659.80x = 21,989.70 × 13,018.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,659.80x = 286,266,312.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,266,312.54/14,659.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,527.30

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