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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,986.77, 22,366.18 and 13,326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,986.77, 22,366.18 and 13,326.04 is: 19,887.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,986.77 : 22,366.18 = 13,326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,986.77/22,366.18 = 13,326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,986.77x = 22,366.18 × 13,326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,986.77x = 298,052,609.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,052,609.33/14,986.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,887.71

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