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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,848.30, 22,287.44 and 13,170.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,848.30, 22,287.44 and 13,170.68 is: 19,769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,848.30 : 22,287.44 = 13,170.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,848.30/22,287.44 = 13,170.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,848.30x = 22,287.44 × 13,170.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,848.30x = 293,540,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,540,740.26/14,848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,769.32

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