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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,756.34, 22,020.39 and 13,179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,756.34, 22,020.39 and 13,179.36 is: 19,667.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,756.34 : 22,020.39 = 13,179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,756.34/22,020.39 = 13,179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,756.34x = 22,020.39 × 13,179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,756.34x = 290,214,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,214,647.15/14,756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,667.12

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