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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.32, 22,456.50 and 13,336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.32, 22,456.50 and 13,336.08 is: 20,007.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.32 : 22,456.50 = 13,336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.32/22,456.50 = 13,336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.32x = 22,456.50 × 13,336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.32x = 299,481,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,481,680.52/14,968.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,007.70

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