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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,853.78, 22,251.83 and 13,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,853.78, 22,251.83 and 13,276.44 is: 19,888.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,853.78 : 22,251.83 = 13,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,853.78/22,251.83 = 13,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,853.78x = 22,251.83 × 13,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,853.78x = 295,425,019.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,425,019.50/14,853.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,888.88

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