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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,633.70, 21,962.84 and 13,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,633.70, 21,962.84 and 13,711.04 is: 20,578.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,633.70 : 21,962.84 = 13,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,633.70/21,962.84 = 13,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,633.70x = 21,962.84 × 13,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,633.70x = 301,133,377.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,133,377.75/14,633.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,578.08

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