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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.88, 22,279.28 and 13,173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.88, 22,279.28 and 13,173.76 is: 19,783.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.88 : 22,279.28 = 13,173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.88/22,279.28 = 13,173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.88x = 22,279.28 × 13,173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.88x = 293,501,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,501,887.69/14,835.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,783.25

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