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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,823.88, 22,261.26 and 13,161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,823.88, 22,261.26 and 13,161.76 is: 19,765.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,823.88 : 22,261.26 = 13,161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,823.88/22,261.26 = 13,161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,823.88x = 22,261.26 × 13,161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,823.88x = 292,997,361.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,997,361.42/14,823.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,765.23

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