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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.30, 22,302.45 and 13,226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.30, 22,302.45 and 13,226.70 is: 19,840.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.30 : 22,302.45 = 13,226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.30/22,302.45 = 13,226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.30x = 22,302.45 × 13,226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.30x = 294,987,815.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,987,815.42/14,868.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,840.05

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