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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.92, 22,249.52 and 13,276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.92, 22,249.52 and 13,276.64 is: 19,897.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.92 : 22,249.52 = 13,276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.92/22,249.52 = 13,276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.92x = 22,249.52 × 13,276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.92x = 295,398,867.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,398,867.21/14,845.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,897.65

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