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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.79, 22,263.85 and 13,026.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.79, 22,263.85 and 13,026.51 is: 19,501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.79 : 22,263.85 = 13,026.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.79/22,263.85 = 13,026.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.79x = 22,263.85 × 13,026.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.79x = 290,020,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,020,221.88/14,871.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,501.37

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