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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.79, 22,421.69 and 13,023.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.79, 22,421.69 and 13,023.23 is: 19,534.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.79 : 22,421.69 = 13,023.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.79/22,421.69 = 13,023.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.79x = 22,421.69 × 13,023.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.79x = 292,002,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,002,760.74/14,947.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,534.85

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