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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,497.35, 20,006.23 and 13,307.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,497.35, 20,006.23 and 13,307.15 is: 18,363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,497.35 : 20,006.23 = 13,307.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,497.35/20,006.23 = 13,307.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,497.35x = 20,006.23 × 13,307.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,497.35x = 266,225,803.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,225,803.51/14,497.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,363.75

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