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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,847.29, 22,233.57 and 13,602.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,847.29, 22,233.57 and 13,602.52 is: 20,369.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,847.29 : 22,233.57 = 13,602.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,847.29/22,233.57 = 13,602.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,847.29x = 22,233.57 × 13,602.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,847.29x = 302,432,580.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,432,580.60/14,847.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,369.55

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