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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,589.72, 21,745.77 and 13,759.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,589.72, 21,745.77 and 13,759.27 is: 20,507.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,589.72 : 21,745.77 = 13,759.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,589.72/21,745.77 = 13,759.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,589.72x = 21,745.77 × 13,759.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,589.72x = 299,205,814.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,205,814.83/14,589.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,507.99

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