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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,906.43, 20,579.67 and 13,393.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,906.43, 20,579.67 and 13,393.35 is: 18,490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,906.43 : 20,579.67 = 13,393.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,906.43/20,579.67 = 13,393.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,906.43x = 20,579.67 × 13,393.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,906.43x = 275,630,723.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,630,723.19/14,906.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,490.73

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