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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.07, 22,264.27 and 13,026.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.07, 22,264.27 and 13,026.79 is: 19,501.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.07 : 22,264.27 = 13,026.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.07/22,264.27 = 13,026.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.07x = 22,264.27 × 13,026.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.07x = 290,031,954.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,031,954.84/14,872.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,501.79

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