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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.50, 22,362.81 and 13,323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.50, 22,362.81 and 13,323.82 is: 19,884.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.50 : 22,362.81 = 13,323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.50/22,362.81 = 13,323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.50x = 22,362.81 × 13,323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.50x = 297,958,055.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,958,055.13/14,984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,884.42

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