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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,740.02, 22,146.75 and 13,081.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,740.02, 22,146.75 and 13,081.14 is: 19,654.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,740.02 : 22,146.75 = 13,081.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,740.02/22,146.75 = 13,081.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,740.02x = 22,146.75 × 13,081.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,740.02x = 289,704,737.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,704,737.30/14,740.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,654.30

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