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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,656.04, 20,233.50 and 13,766.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,656.04, 20,233.50 and 13,766.66 is: 19,005.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,656.04 : 20,233.50 = 13,766.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,656.04/20,233.50 = 13,766.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,656.04x = 20,233.50 × 13,766.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,656.04x = 278,547,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,547,715.11/14,656.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,005.66

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