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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,948.40, 22,422.60 and 13,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,948.40, 22,422.60 and 13,263.60 is: 19,895.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,948.40 : 22,422.60 = 13,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,948.40/22,422.60 = 13,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,948.40x = 22,422.60 × 13,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,948.40x = 297,404,397.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,404,397.36/14,948.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,895.40

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