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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,887.36, 20,554.08 and 13,291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,887.36, 20,554.08 and 13,291.24 is: 18,350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,887.36 : 20,554.08 = 13,291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,887.36/20,554.08 = 13,291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,887.36x = 20,554.08 × 13,291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,887.36x = 273,189,210.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,189,210.26/14,887.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.41

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