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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,472.50, 21,696.44 and 13,783.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,472.50, 21,696.44 and 13,783.59 is: 20,663.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,472.50 : 21,696.44 = 13,783.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,472.50/21,696.44 = 13,783.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,472.50x = 21,696.44 × 13,783.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,472.50x = 299,054,764.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,054,764.50/14,472.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.66

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