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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.41, 22,315.38 and 13,080.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.41, 22,315.38 and 13,080.11 is: 19,644.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.41 : 22,315.38 = 13,080.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.41/22,315.38 = 13,080.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.41x = 22,315.38 × 13,080.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.41x = 291,887,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,887,513.51/14,858.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,644.60

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