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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,838.84, 20,487.12 and 13,242.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,838.84, 20,487.12 and 13,242.72 is: 18,283.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838.84 : 20,487.12 = 13,242.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838.84/20,487.12 = 13,242.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838.84x = 20,487.12 × 13,242.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838.84x = 271,305,193.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,305,193.77/14,838.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,283.45

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