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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,624.10, 21,872.15 and 13,075.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,624.10, 21,872.15 and 13,075.30 is: 19,555.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,624.10 : 21,872.15 = 13,075.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,624.10/21,872.15 = 13,075.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,624.10x = 21,872.15 × 13,075.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,624.10x = 285,984,922.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,984,922.90/14,624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.73

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