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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,683.70, 22,135.58 and 13,706.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,683.70, 22,135.58 and 13,706.09 is: 20,661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,683.70 : 22,135.58 = 13,706.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,683.70/22,135.58 = 13,706.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,683.70x = 22,135.58 × 13,706.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,683.70x = 303,392,331.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,392,331.39/14,683.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,661.85

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