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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,794.20, 22,158.90 and 13,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,794.20, 22,158.90 and 13,152.60 is: 19,700.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,794.20 : 22,158.90 = 13,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,794.20/22,158.90 = 13,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,794.20x = 22,158.90 × 13,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,794.20x = 291,447,148.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,447,148.14/14,794.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,700.10

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