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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,978.88, 22,419.06 and 13,338.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,978.88, 22,419.06 and 13,338.63 is: 19,964.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,978.88 : 22,419.06 = 13,338.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,978.88/22,419.06 = 13,338.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,978.88x = 22,419.06 × 13,338.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,978.88x = 299,039,546.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,039,546.29/14,978.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,964.08

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