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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,640.03, 22,074.93 and 13,415.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,640.03, 22,074.93 and 13,415.31 is: 20,228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,640.03 : 22,074.93 = 13,415.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,640.03/22,074.93 = 13,415.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,640.03x = 22,074.93 × 13,415.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,640.03x = 296,142,029.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,142,029.18/14,640.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,228.24

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