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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.43, 22,322.88 and 13,085.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.43, 22,322.88 and 13,085.12 is: 19,652.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.43 : 22,322.88 = 13,085.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.43/22,322.88 = 13,085.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.43x = 22,322.88 × 13,085.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.43x = 292,097,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,097,451.93/14,863.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,652.10

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