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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.72, 22,176.30 and 13,733.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.72, 22,176.30 and 13,733.12 is: 20,702.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.72 : 22,176.30 = 13,733.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.72/22,176.30 = 13,733.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.72x = 22,176.30 × 13,733.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.72x = 304,549,789.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,549,789.06/14,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,702.58

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