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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.32, 22,441.92 and 13,036.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.32, 22,441.92 and 13,036.76 is: 19,555.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.32 : 22,441.92 = 13,036.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.32/22,441.92 = 13,036.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.32x = 22,441.92 × 13,036.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.32x = 292,569,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,569,924.98/14,961.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,555.09

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