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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,658.40, 21,987.60 and 13,794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,658.40, 21,987.60 and 13,794.40 is: 20,691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,658.40 : 21,987.60 = 13,794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,658.40/21,987.60 = 13,794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,658.40x = 21,987.60 × 13,794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,658.40x = 303,305,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,305,749.44/14,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,691.60

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