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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.28, 20,351.82 and 13,683.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.28, 20,351.82 and 13,683.52 is: 18,901.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.28 : 20,351.82 = 13,683.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.28/20,351.82 = 13,683.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.28x = 20,351.82 × 13,683.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.28x = 278,484,536.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,484,536.01/14,733.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.73

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