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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.42, 22,319.88 and 13,083.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.42, 22,319.88 and 13,083.11 is: 19,649.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.42 : 22,319.88 = 13,083.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.42/22,319.88 = 13,083.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.42x = 22,319.88 × 13,083.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.42x = 292,013,445.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,013,445.23/14,861.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,649.09

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