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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,752.94, 20,364.28 and 13,178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,752.94, 20,364.28 and 13,178.30 is: 18,190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,752.94 : 20,364.28 = 13,178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,752.94/20,364.28 = 13,178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,752.94x = 20,364.28 × 13,178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,752.94x = 268,366,591.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,366,591.12/14,752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,190.72

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