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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.42, 22,318.38 and 13,082.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.42, 22,318.38 and 13,082.11 is: 19,647.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.42 : 22,318.38 = 13,082.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.42/22,318.38 = 13,082.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.42x = 22,318.38 × 13,082.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.42x = 291,971,446.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,971,446.39/14,860.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,647.59

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