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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,903.28, 22,358.96 and 13,271.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,903.28, 22,358.96 and 13,271.16 is: 19,910.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,903.28 : 22,358.96 = 13,271.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,903.28/22,358.96 = 13,271.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,903.28x = 22,358.96 × 13,271.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,903.28x = 296,729,335.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,729,335.59/14,903.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,910.34

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