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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,537.80, 21,806.70 and 13,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,537.80, 21,806.70 and 13,673.80 is: 20,510.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,537.80 : 21,806.70 = 13,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,537.80/21,806.70 = 13,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,537.80x = 21,806.70 × 13,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,537.80x = 298,180,454.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,180,454.46/14,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,510.70

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