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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,695.40, 22,028.70 and 13,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,695.40, 22,028.70 and 13,140.20 is: 19,697.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695.40 : 22,028.70 = 13,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695.40/22,028.70 = 13,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695.40x = 22,028.70 × 13,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695.40x = 289,461,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,461,523.74/14,695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,697.42

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