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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.08, 22,320.90 and 13,083.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.08, 22,320.90 and 13,083.78 is: 19,650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.08 : 22,320.90 = 13,083.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.08/22,320.90 = 13,083.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.08x = 22,320.90 × 13,083.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.08x = 292,041,703.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,041,703.15/14,862.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,650.12

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