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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.12, 22,319.45 and 13,082.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.12, 22,319.45 and 13,082.82 is: 19,648.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.12 : 22,319.45 = 13,082.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.12/22,319.45 = 13,082.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.12x = 22,319.45 × 13,082.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.12x = 292,001,346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,001,346.85/14,861.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,648.68

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