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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,784.30, 22,158.09 and 13,012.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,784.30, 22,158.09 and 13,012.83 is: 19,503.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,784.30 : 22,158.09 = 13,012.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,784.30/22,158.09 = 13,012.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,784.30x = 22,158.09 × 13,012.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,784.30x = 288,339,458.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,339,458.29/14,784.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,503.08

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