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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,481.50, 21,709.94 and 13,792.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,481.50, 21,709.94 and 13,792.59 is: 20,677.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,481.50 : 21,709.94 = 13,792.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,481.50/21,709.94 = 13,792.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,481.50x = 21,709.94 × 13,792.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,481.50x = 299,436,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,436,232.38/14,481.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,677.16

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