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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,842.78, 22,235.35 and 13,265.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,842.78, 22,235.35 and 13,265.44 is: 19,872.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,842.78 : 22,235.35 = 13,265.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,842.78/22,235.35 = 13,265.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,842.78x = 22,235.35 × 13,265.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,842.78x = 294,961,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,961,701.30/14,842.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,872.40

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