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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.42, 22,186.24 and 13,210.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.42, 22,186.24 and 13,210.79 is: 19,714.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.42 : 22,186.24 = 13,210.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.42/22,186.24 = 13,210.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.42x = 22,186.24 × 13,210.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.42x = 293,097,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,097,613.57/14,867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,714.09

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