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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.20, 22,056.60 and 13,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.20, 22,056.60 and 13,005.20 is: 19,469.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.20 : 22,056.60 = 13,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.20/22,056.60 = 13,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.20x = 22,056.60 × 13,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.20x = 286,850,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,850,494.32/14,733.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,469.67

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