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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.08, 22,323.90 and 13,085.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.08, 22,323.90 and 13,085.78 is: 19,653.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.08 : 22,323.90 = 13,085.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.08/22,323.90 = 13,085.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.08x = 22,323.90 × 13,085.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.08x = 292,125,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,125,644.14/14,864.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,653.13

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