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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.92, 22,319.13 and 13,082.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.92, 22,319.13 and 13,082.61 is: 19,648.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.92 : 22,319.13 = 13,082.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.92/22,319.13 = 13,082.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.92x = 22,319.13 × 13,082.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.92x = 291,992,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,992,473.33/14,860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,648.34

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