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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,644.80, 21,954.24 and 13,227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,644.80, 21,954.24 and 13,227.84 is: 19,830.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,644.80 : 21,954.24 = 13,227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,644.80/21,954.24 = 13,227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,644.80x = 21,954.24 × 13,227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,644.80x = 290,407,174.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,407,174.04/14,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,830.05

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