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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832.48, 22,351.92 and 13,427.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832.48, 22,351.92 and 13,427.34 is: 20,234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832.48 : 22,351.92 = 13,427.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832.48/22,351.92 = 13,427.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832.48x = 22,351.92 × 13,427.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832.48x = 300,126,695.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,126,695.32/14,832.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,234.42

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