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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.08, 22,322.40 and 13,084.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.08, 22,322.40 and 13,084.78 is: 19,651.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.08 : 22,322.40 = 13,084.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.08/22,322.40 = 13,084.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.08x = 22,322.40 × 13,084.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.08x = 292,083,693.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,083,693.07/14,863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,651.63

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