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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,848.72, 22,277.19 and 13,216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,848.72, 22,277.19 and 13,216.68 is: 19,828.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,848.72 : 22,277.19 = 13,216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,848.72/22,277.19 = 13,216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,848.72x = 22,277.19 × 13,216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,848.72x = 294,430,491.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,430,491.53/14,848.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,828.68

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