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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,830.38, 22,271.01 and 13,168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,830.38, 22,271.01 and 13,168.26 is: 19,774.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,830.38 : 22,271.01 = 13,168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,830.38/22,271.01 = 13,168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,830.38x = 22,271.01 × 13,168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,830.38x = 293,270,450.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,270,450.14/14,830.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,774.98

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