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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.92, 22,191.10 and 13,237.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.92, 22,191.10 and 13,237.80 is: 19,839.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.92 : 22,191.10 = 13,237.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.92/22,191.10 = 13,237.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.92x = 22,191.10 × 13,237.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.92x = 293,761,343.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,761,343.58/14,806.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.46

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