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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,879.53, 22,286.49 and 13,501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,879.53, 22,286.49 and 13,501.72 is: 20,222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,879.53 : 22,286.49 = 13,501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,879.53/22,286.49 = 13,501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,879.53x = 22,286.49 × 13,501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,879.53x = 300,905,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,905,947.76/14,879.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,222.81

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