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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.70, 22,263.15 and 13,222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.70, 22,263.15 and 13,222.10 is: 19,804.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.70 : 22,263.15 = 13,222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.70/22,263.15 = 13,222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.70x = 22,263.15 × 13,222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.70x = 294,365,595.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,365,595.62/14,863.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,804.33

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