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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.60, 22,347.90 and 13,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.60, 22,347.90 and 13,246.20 is: 19,869.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.60 : 22,347.90 = 13,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.60/22,347.90 = 13,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.60x = 22,347.90 × 13,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.60x = 296,024,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,024,752.98/14,898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,869.30

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