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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,948.79, 22,423.19 and 13,024.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,948.79, 22,423.19 and 13,024.23 is: 19,536.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,948.79 : 22,423.19 = 13,024.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,948.79/22,423.19 = 13,024.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,948.79x = 22,423.19 × 13,024.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,948.79x = 292,044,783.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,044,783.89/14,948.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,536.35

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