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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,770.79, 22,148.50 and 13,086.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,770.79, 22,148.50 and 13,086.46 is: 19,622.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,770.79 : 22,148.50 = 13,086.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,770.79/22,148.50 = 13,086.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,770.79x = 22,148.50 × 13,086.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,770.79x = 289,845,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,845,497.22/14,770.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,622.88

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