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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.03, 22,235.72 and 13,265.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.03, 22,235.72 and 13,265.69 is: 19,872.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.03 : 22,235.72 = 13,265.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.03/22,235.72 = 13,265.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.03x = 22,235.72 × 13,265.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.03x = 294,972,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,972,201.61/14,843.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,872.78

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