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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,643.06, 22,079.46 and 13,418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,643.06, 22,079.46 and 13,418.34 is: 20,232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,643.06 : 22,079.46 = 13,418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,643.06/22,079.46 = 13,418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,643.06x = 22,079.46 × 13,418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,643.06x = 296,269,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,269,701.30/14,643.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,232.77

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