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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,652.82, 20,232.48 and 13,533.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,652.82, 20,232.48 and 13,533.31 is: 18,686.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,652.82 : 20,232.48 = 13,533.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,652.82/20,232.48 = 13,533.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,652.82x = 20,232.48 × 13,533.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,652.82x = 273,812,423.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,812,423.91/14,652.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,686.67

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