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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,628.96, 21,921.54 and 13,535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,628.96, 21,921.54 and 13,535.46 is: 20,282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,628.96 : 21,921.54 = 13,535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,628.96/21,921.54 = 13,535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,628.96x = 21,921.54 × 13,535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,628.96x = 296,718,127.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,718,127.81/14,628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,282.93

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