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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.40, 22,046.70 and 13,152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.40, 22,046.70 and 13,152.20 is: 19,715.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.40 : 22,046.70 = 13,152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.40/22,046.70 = 13,152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.40x = 22,046.70 × 13,152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.40x = 289,962,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,962,607.74/14,707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,715.42

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