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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,866.26, 22,255.43 and 13,020.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,866.26, 22,255.43 and 13,020.99 is: 19,492.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,866.26 : 22,255.43 = 13,020.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,866.26/22,255.43 = 13,020.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,866.26x = 22,255.43 × 13,020.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,866.26x = 289,787,666.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,787,666.37/14,866.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,492.98

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