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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,752.34, 22,211.72 and 13,008.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,752.34, 22,211.72 and 13,008.55 is: 19,586.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,752.34 : 22,211.72 = 13,008.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,752.34/22,211.72 = 13,008.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,752.34x = 22,211.72 × 13,008.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,752.34x = 288,942,240.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,942,240.06/14,752.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,586.20

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