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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.70, 22,266.15 and 13,224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.70, 22,266.15 and 13,224.10 is: 19,807.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.70 : 22,266.15 = 13,224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.70/22,266.15 = 13,224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.70x = 22,266.15 × 13,224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.70x = 294,449,794.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,449,794.22/14,865.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,807.33

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