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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.48, 20,247.24 and 13,544.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.48, 20,247.24 and 13,544.01 is: 18,701.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.48 : 20,247.24 = 13,544.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.48/20,247.24 = 13,544.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.48x = 20,247.24 × 13,544.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.48x = 274,228,871.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,228,871.82/14,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,701.49

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