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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,706.92, 22,098.78 and 13,773.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,706.92, 22,098.78 and 13,773.80 is: 20,696.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,706.92 : 22,098.78 = 13,773.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,706.92/22,098.78 = 13,773.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,706.92x = 22,098.78 × 13,773.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,706.92x = 304,384,175.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,384,175.96/14,706.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.66

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