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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,466.58, 21,699.87 and 13,727.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,466.58, 21,699.87 and 13,727.86 is: 20,591.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,466.58 : 21,699.87 = 13,727.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,466.58/21,699.87 = 13,727.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,466.58x = 21,699.87 × 13,727.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,466.58x = 297,892,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,892,777.38/14,466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.79

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