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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,547.70, 21,821.55 and 13,165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,547.70, 21,821.55 and 13,165.30 is: 19,747.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,547.70 : 21,821.55 = 13,165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,547.70/21,821.55 = 13,165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,547.70x = 21,821.55 × 13,165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,547.70x = 287,287,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,287,252.22/14,547.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,747.95

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