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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,473.50, 21,697.93 and 13,784.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,473.50, 21,697.93 and 13,784.59 is: 20,665.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,473.50 : 21,697.93 = 13,784.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,473.50/21,697.93 = 13,784.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,473.50x = 21,697.93 × 13,784.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,473.50x = 299,097,068.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,097,068.90/14,473.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,665.15

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