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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,615.26, 21,922.68 and 13,681.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,615.26, 21,922.68 and 13,681.33 is: 20,521.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,615.26 : 21,922.68 = 13,681.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,615.26/21,922.68 = 13,681.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,615.26x = 21,922.68 × 13,681.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,615.26x = 299,931,419.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,931,419.56/14,615.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,521.80

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