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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.40, 22,008.96 and 13,694.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.40, 22,008.96 and 13,694.40 is: 20,550.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.40 : 22,008.96 = 13,694.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.40/22,008.96 = 13,694.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.40x = 22,008.96 × 13,694.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.40x = 301,399,501.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,399,501.82/14,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.34

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