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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,791.40, 22,089.59 and 13,158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,791.40, 22,089.59 and 13,158.44 is: 19,650.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,791.40 : 22,089.59 = 13,158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,791.40/22,089.59 = 13,158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,791.40x = 22,089.59 × 13,158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,791.40x = 290,664,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,664,544.64/14,791.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,650.92

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