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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,590.28, 21,746.63 and 13,759.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,590.28, 21,746.63 and 13,759.83 is: 20,508.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,590.28 : 21,746.63 = 13,759.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,590.28/21,746.63 = 13,759.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,590.28x = 21,746.63 × 13,759.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,590.28x = 299,229,966.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,229,966.27/14,590.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,508.85

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