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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,607.95, 21,890.05 and 13,514.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,607.95, 21,890.05 and 13,514.45 is: 20,251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,607.95 : 21,890.05 = 13,514.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,607.95/21,890.05 = 13,514.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,607.95x = 21,890.05 × 13,514.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,607.95x = 295,831,842.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,831,842.99/14,607.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.43

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