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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,647.40, 21,956.70 and 13,092.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,647.40, 21,956.70 and 13,092.20 is: 19,625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,647.40 : 21,956.70 = 13,092.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,647.40/21,956.70 = 13,092.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,647.40x = 21,956.70 × 13,092.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,647.40x = 287,461,507.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,461,507.74/14,647.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,625.43

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