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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,980.97, 22,357.53 and 13,320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,980.97, 22,357.53 and 13,320.27 is: 19,879.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,980.97 : 22,357.53 = 13,320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,980.97/22,357.53 = 13,320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,980.97x = 22,357.53 × 13,320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,980.97x = 297,808,336.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,808,336.13/14,980.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,879.11

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