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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,700.96, 22,037.04 and 13,404.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,700.96, 22,037.04 and 13,404.96 is: 20,094.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,700.96 : 22,037.04 = 13,404.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,700.96/22,037.04 = 13,404.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,700.96x = 22,037.04 × 13,404.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,700.96x = 295,405,639.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,405,639.72/14,700.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,094.31

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