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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,996.20, 22,451.10 and 13,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,996.20, 22,451.10 and 13,268.20 is: 19,864.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,996.20 : 22,451.10 = 13,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,996.20/22,451.10 = 13,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,996.20x = 22,451.10 × 13,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,996.20x = 297,885,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,885,685.02/14,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,864.08

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