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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,804.40, 22,163.40 and 13,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,804.40, 22,163.40 and 13,249.20 is: 19,835.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,804.40 : 22,163.40 = 13,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,804.40/22,163.40 = 13,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,804.40x = 22,163.40 × 13,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,804.40x = 293,647,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,647,319.28/14,804.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,835.14

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