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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.80, 22,313.70 and 13,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.80, 22,313.70 and 13,234.20 is: 19,851.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.80 : 22,313.70 = 13,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.80/22,313.70 = 13,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.80x = 22,313.70 × 13,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.80x = 295,303,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,303,968.54/14,875.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,851.30

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