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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,786.52, 22,045.26 and 13,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,786.52, 22,045.26 and 13,124.40 is: 19,567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,786.52 : 22,045.26 = 13,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,786.52/22,045.26 = 13,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,786.52x = 22,045.26 × 13,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,786.52x = 289,330,810.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,330,810.34/14,786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,567.20

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