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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.85, 22,265.45 and 13,027.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.85, 22,265.45 and 13,027.57 is: 19,502.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.85 : 22,265.45 = 13,027.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.85/22,265.45 = 13,027.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.85x = 22,265.45 × 13,027.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.85x = 290,064,643.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,064,643.32/14,872.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,502.96

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