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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.31, 22,266.14 and 13,028.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.31, 22,266.14 and 13,028.03 is: 19,503.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.31 : 22,266.14 = 13,028.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.31/22,266.14 = 13,028.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.31x = 22,266.14 × 13,028.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.31x = 290,083,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,083,930.43/14,873.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,503.66

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