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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.89, 22,332.35 and 13,474.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.89, 22,332.35 and 13,474.31 is: 20,102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.89 : 22,332.35 = 13,474.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.89/22,332.35 = 13,474.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.89x = 22,332.35 × 13,474.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.89x = 300,912,928.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,912,928.95/14,968.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,102.55

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