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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.93, 22,189.38 and 13,813.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.93, 22,189.38 and 13,813.37 is: 20,607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.93 : 22,189.38 = 13,813.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.93/22,189.38 = 13,813.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.93x = 22,189.38 × 13,813.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.93x = 306,510,150.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,510,150.54/14,873.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,607.21

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