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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.32, 22,452 and 13,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.32, 22,452 and 13,333.08 is: 20,003.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.32 : 22,452 = 13,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.32/22,452 = 13,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.32x = 22,452 × 13,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.32x = 299,354,312.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,354,312.16/14,965.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,003.20

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