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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.92, 22,188.48 and 13,212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.92, 22,188.48 and 13,212.29 is: 19,716.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.92 : 22,188.48 = 13,212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.92/22,188.48 = 13,212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.92x = 22,188.48 × 13,212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.92x = 293,160,521.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,160,521.48/14,868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,716.34

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