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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.30, 22,428.46 and 13,027.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.30, 22,428.46 and 13,027.74 is: 19,541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.30 : 22,428.46 = 13,027.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.30/22,428.46 = 13,027.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.30x = 22,428.46 × 13,027.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.30x = 292,192,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,192,145.48/14,952.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.62

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