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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.29, 22,420.94 and 13,022.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.29, 22,420.94 and 13,022.73 is: 19,534.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.29 : 22,420.94 = 13,022.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.29/22,420.94 = 13,022.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.29x = 22,420.94 × 13,022.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.29x = 291,981,782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,981,782.85/14,947.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,534.10

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