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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,866.88, 20,525.76 and 13,270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,866.88, 20,525.76 and 13,270.73 is: 18,322.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,866.88 : 20,525.76 = 13,270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,866.88/20,525.76 = 13,270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,866.88x = 20,525.76 × 13,270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,866.88x = 272,391,716.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,391,716.38/14,866.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,322.06

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