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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,785.20, 22,177.80 and 13,254.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,785.20, 22,177.80 and 13,254.30 is: 19,881.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,785.20 : 22,177.80 = 13,254.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,785.20/22,177.80 = 13,254.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,785.20x = 22,177.80 × 13,254.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,785.20x = 293,951,214.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,951,214.54/14,785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,881.45

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