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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,963.22, 20,658.06 and 13,302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,963.22, 20,658.06 and 13,302.36 is: 18,365.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,963.22 : 20,658.06 = 13,302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,963.22/20,658.06 = 13,302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,963.22x = 20,658.06 × 13,302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,963.22x = 274,800,951.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,800,951.02/14,963.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,365.09

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