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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,747.52, 22,008.03 and 13,171.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,747.52, 22,008.03 and 13,171.06 is: 19,655.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,747.52 : 22,008.03 = 13,171.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,747.52/22,008.03 = 13,171.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,747.52x = 22,008.03 × 13,171.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,747.52x = 289,869,083.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,869,083.61/14,747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,655.45

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