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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,761.31, 22,047.87 and 13,353.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,761.31, 22,047.87 and 13,353.56 is: 19,945.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,761.31 : 22,047.87 = 13,353.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,761.31/22,047.87 = 13,353.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,761.31x = 22,047.87 × 13,353.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,761.31x = 294,417,444.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,417,444.68/14,761.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,945.22

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