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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,911.40, 22,323.90 and 13,356.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,911.40, 22,323.90 and 13,356.20 is: 19,995.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,911.40 : 22,323.90 = 13,356.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,911.40/22,323.90 = 13,356.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,911.40x = 22,323.90 × 13,356.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,911.40x = 298,162,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,162,473.18/14,911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,995.61

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