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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,686.89, 22,068.54 and 13,727.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,686.89, 22,068.54 and 13,727.04 is: 20,626.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,686.89 : 22,068.54 = 13,727.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,686.89/22,068.54 = 13,727.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,686.89x = 22,068.54 × 13,727.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,686.89x = 302,935,731.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,935,731.32/14,686.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,626.27

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