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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,783.96, 22,156.68 and 13,214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,783.96, 22,156.68 and 13,214.72 is: 19,804.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,783.96 : 22,156.68 = 13,214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,783.96/22,156.68 = 13,214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,783.96x = 22,156.68 × 13,214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,783.96x = 292,794,322.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,794,322.33/14,783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,804.86

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