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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,923.71, 20,607.18 and 13,327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,923.71, 20,607.18 and 13,327.54 is: 18,403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,923.71 : 20,607.18 = 13,327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,923.71/20,607.18 = 13,327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,923.71x = 20,607.18 × 13,327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,923.71x = 274,643,072.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,643,072.76/14,923.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,403.13

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