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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,600.70, 21,901.05 and 13,794.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,600.70, 21,901.05 and 13,794.30 is: 20,691.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,600.70 : 21,901.05 = 13,794.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,600.70/21,901.05 = 13,794.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,600.70x = 21,901.05 × 13,794.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,600.70x = 302,109,654.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,109,654.02/14,600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.45

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